Abstract: A steroid cream formulation which has enhanced physical and chemical stability is formed of (11.beta.,17.alpha.)-17-(ethylthio)-9.alpha.-fluoro-11.beta.-hydroxy-17-(m ethylthio)androsta-1,4-dien-3-one (tipredane), and a vehicle containing as major ingredients glyceryl monostearate having an acid value of greater than 4, propylene glycol and water together with a sodium citrate or potassium citrate buffer, a non-acidic long chain fatty acid wax to impart proper consistency, and sodium metabisulfite as an antioxidant, together with emulsifiers, skin conditioners, emollients, lubricants and other conventional cream formulation ingredients.

Abstract: Oral drug delivery systems are provided formed of compositions which include one or more hydrocolloids solids, such as gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, and preferably mixtures thereof, which solids contain less than about 5% by weight moisture and preferably comprise less than about 50% by weight of the total formulation; and an ointment base such as mineral oil containing dispersed polyethylene (Plastibase). Such oral drug delivery compositions may be used to deliver to the oral mucosa active ingredients such as steroids, anti-fungal agents, anti-bacterial agents and the like and do not harden even upon prolonged storage or upon filling into containers.

Abstract: A steroid lotion formulation which has enhanced physical and chemical stability is formed of (11.beta.,17.alpha.)-17-(ethylthio)-9.alpha.-fluoro-11.beta.-hydroxy-17-(m ethylthio)androsta-1,4-diene-3-one (tipredane), and a vehicle containing as major ingredients polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol and water together with a potassium citrate buffer or tromethamine buffer, and sodium metabisulfite and butylated hydroxytoluene as antioxidants.

Abstract: A steroid ointment formulation which has enhanced physical and chemical stability is formed of 11.beta.,17.alpha.)-17-(ethylthio)-9.alpha.-fluoro-11.beta.-hydroxy-17-(me thylthio)androsta-1,4-dien-3-one (tipredane), and a vehicle containing as major ingredients propylene glycol and water, cetearyl alcohol and ceteareth 20 or other dispersing agent for propylene glycol, together with a sodium or potassium citrate and magnesium hydroxide buffer to impart a neutral or slightly alkaline apparent pH (5 to 9), a non-acidic long chain fatty acid wax to impart proper consistency to the ointment and sodium metabisulfite and butylated hydroxy toluene as antioxidants, together with thickeners, emollients, lubricants and other conventional ointment formulation ingredients.

Abstract: A new process for preparing 2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile is described. 2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile is used in the preparation of Tc-99m hexakis (2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile). This cationic complex is useful as a myocardial perfusion agent.

Abstract: Electrically conductive adhesive material possessing good adhesive, cohesive, elastomeric and conductive properties is disclosed. The present adhesive material also has improved electrical stability since it is less susceptible to drying out in most ambients. The material comprises a plasticizer, a high molecular weight water-soluble polymer, uncrosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone as the tackifier, and an electrolyte dopant.

Abstract: Cardiovascular activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.1, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.1, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Y.sub.3, or halo substituted alkyl;R.sub.4 is aryl;Y.sub.1 is cycloalkyl, aryl, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryl--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--, mercapto, alkylthio, aryl--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --S--, amino substituted amino, carbamoyl, ##STR2## Y.sub.2 is cycloalkyl, aryl, carbamoyl, ##STR3## Y.sub.3 is hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryl--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--, mercapto, alkylthio, aryl--(CH.sub.2)).sub.m --S--, ##STR4## amino or substituted amino; m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6;n is an integer of 1 to 6; andp is an integer of 2 to 6.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing platelet loss during extracorporeal circulation, such as during coronary artery bypass of graft surgery by administering a thromboxane A.sub.2 antagonist alone or with prostacyclin and/or a prostacyclin mimic.

Abstract: Derivatives of pravastatin are provided which are useful in inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and in preparing radiolabeled compounds useful in the radioimmunoassay (RIA) of pravastatin and derivatives thereof. The pravastatin derivatives have the structure ##STR1## wherein R is hydroxy, lower alkylamine, arylamine, arylalkylamine or heterocyclic alkylamine such as histamine, tyramine, O-benzyltyramine, methyl tyrosinate as well as iodinated derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein Prot is a hydroxyl protecting group. The compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of compounds of the formula ##STR2## which in turn are useful as antiviral agents.

Abstract: Cardiovascular activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein X is oxygen or sulfur;R is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, ##STR2## or halo substituted alkyl, or R and R.sub.1 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached are 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 1-azepinyl, 4-morpholinyl, 4-thiamorpholinyl, 1-piperazinyl, 4-alkyl-1-piperazinyl, 4-arylalkyl-1-piperazinyl, 4-diarylalkyl-1-piperazinyl or 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, or 1-azeipinyl substituted with alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halo, trifluoromethyl or hydroxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, ##STR3## or halo substituted alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, ##STR4## or halo substituted alkyl; R.sub.4 is aryl or heterocyclo;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --aryl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Zofenopril, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, can be used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: A compound (for preparing an ACE inhibitor), namely, triphenyl cerium and a process for preparing same by reacting cerium trichloride (CeCl.sub.3) with phenyllithium, are provided.

Abstract: An ostomy system in which a third element is employed to absorb pressure when an ostomy pouch is mechanically secured to a body side portion adhesively secured to the body. The third element is a split-ring which can be secured around a body side rib coupling member. The split-ring includes an edge portion that fits in a groove in the outer rib wall and includes an angled outwardly projecting rim so that one or more fingers can be inserted between the rim and the body side surface while the pouch is coupled. Following coupling of the pouch, the split-ring can be removed to leave a two-piece ostomy system in place on the body.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a 7-oxabicycloheptane amino alcohol intermediate of the general structure ##STR1## which is useful in preparing thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonists. This intermediate is prepared by reacting mesoanhydride with an aryl amine ##STR2## wherein R is alkyl, CH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 H or CO.sub.2 alkyl, to form the acid ##STR3## which is reduced by treatment with lithium aluminum hydride or diisobutylaluminum hydride or Red-Al to form the alcohol ##STR4## wherein R.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 OH when R is CO.sub.2 H, CO.sub.2 alkyl or CH.sub.2 OH, and R.sup.1 is alkyl when R is alkyl; where in the above alcohol R.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 OH, such alcohol compound is treated with an alkyl chloroformate in the presence of base such as an alkali metal alkoxide to form the alcohol ##STR5## which undergoes cleavage by treatment with alkali metal, ammonia and acid to form the amino alcohol intermediate.Where in the above alcohol R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is various amino or imino acids and esters are disclosed. These compounds are useful as anti-hypertensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity and depending upon the definition of X may also be useful as analgesics due to their enkephalinase inhibition activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts wherein Z completes a cycloalkyl ring, a substituted cycloalkyl ring, a cycloalkenyl ring, a substituted cycloalkenyl ring or a saturated heteroalkyl ring; R.sub.2 is lower alkyl, aralkyl or aminoalkyl and X is an amino or imino acid. The compounds possess angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention an antifungal capsule formulation providing enhanced stability for antifungal agents subject to oxidative degradation, e.g. nystatin, is disclosed. The new formulation comprises an antifungal agent, in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 50 percent by weight of the total formulation; and a nonaqueous carrier, throughout which said agent is uniformly dispersed.Additionally, an antifungal capsule formulation is disclosed wherein thixotropic properties are imparted to the drug carrier system by addition of a gelling agent, such as silicon dioxide. Such thixotropic properties are desired to promote and prolong adhesion of the drug system to the vaginal mucosa in the treatment of vaginal fungal invections.