Abstract: A new class of benzazepine derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents, particularly as vasodilators.

Abstract: A tube coupling adapted particularly for medical use includes three parts, namely a female tubular element 52, a male tubular element 50, and an intermediate ring 100 carrying at least one longitudinally extending latching arm 110. The ring is dimensioned to snap-fit into an external annular groove 90 on either the male or female element and the latching arm has an inwardly-extending hook portion 112 which can engage a flange 58 on the female or the male element as the case may be. This engagement holds these two elements together in an axial direction and allows them to rotate freely relative to one another.

Abstract: A male incontinence device is in the form of a condom having a urine outlet at its lower end. A self-adhesive strip is made in one piece with, or is attached to, the condom in such a manner that the length of the strip is at an angle of over 45.degree. and less than 90.degree. to the central longitudinal axis of the condom. One or both surfaces of the strip may carry adhesive. An applicator is also disclosed, as is a method of applying and securing a male incontinence device.

Abstract: Pyridine compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is aryl or heterocyclo are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents due to their calcium entry blocking vasodilator activity.

Abstract: Benzazepine derivatives useful, for example, as cardiovascular agents, are disclosed. These compounds have the general formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Flexible, soft objects such as ostomy pouches, wound dressings, bandages, diapers, etc. can be flushed down a conventional toilet by covering the article with a sheet of material which rapidly becomes slimy or exudes a slimy material on contact with the water in a toilet bowl or by adding such materials directly to the bowl. An ostomy pouch constructed from materials particularly suited for disposal in a toilet bowl is also disclosed. The pouch is constructed from laminates of water swellable, cold water insoluble films and water resistant tissue paper.

Abstract: A controlled release pharmaceutical formulation which undergoes substantially or approaches zero order release of active drug is provided, preferably in the form of a coated tablet, containing a core portion from which medicament, such as procainamide hydrochloride, is slowly released over a controlled length of time. The core also includes one or more primary hydrocolloid gelling agents which is a hydropropylmethyl cellulose having a viscosity of within the range of from about 1,000 to about 6,000 centipoises in 2% solution at 20.degree. C., and a methoxyl content of 28-30%, optionally a secondary hydrocarbon gelling agent, such as hydroxypropyl cellulose and/or methyl cellulose, one or more non-swellable binders and/or wax binders (where the medicament and/or hydrocolloid gelling agents are non-compressible), one or more inert fillers or excipients, one or more lubricants, and optionally one or more anti-adherents such as silicon dioxide and water.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. These compounds intervene in the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin II by inhibiting renin and thus are useful as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: Cyclic aryl hydroxamic acids and derivatives thereof are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein R is H or arylalkyl, and including acid-addition salts thereof. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene production and as such are useful as antiallergy, anti-inflammatory and anti-psoriatic agents.

Abstract: An open ended ostomy pouch having a folding bar attached to the bottom of the pouch. The folding bar extends on both sides beyond the width of the pouch at the bottom opening and includes interlocking closure components on opposite ends.

Abstract: Adhesive pouch connecting rings with radially extending gripping portions are formed and stacked in angularly offset relation on a plurality of ostomy faceplates in a highly automated fashion. Sets of rings are die cut from a continuous adhesive coated sheet. Each set includes a plurality of spaced, identically oriented rings, in an arcuate pattern across the sheet. The sheet is intermittently advanced to bring the sets, one at a time, into alignment with faceplates located on a round platform. The platform is indexed to move the faceplates stepwise through a path coincident with the pattern of the ring sets. Each time the platform is indexed, a set of rings is removed from the sheet and the rings are placed on the respective faceplates, each in proper angular relation with the previous rings. Faceplates with a full complement of rings are removed from the platform.

Abstract: A novel antibiotic substance EM5587 is prepared by cultivation of a strain of the microorganism Lysobacter sp. SC 14,067, A.T.C.C. No. 53042. Chemical analogs of EM5587 are prepared by chemical synthesis.

Abstract: Antibacterial activity is exhibited by 2-azetidinones activated in the 1-position with an --SO.sub.3 H group and having in the 3-position an acylamino group of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Pyridine compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is aryl or heterocyclo are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents due to their calcium entry blocking vasodilator activity.

Abstract: Arylthioalkylphenylcarboxylic acids are provided which have the structure ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an aryl group including phenyl or naphthyl which may or may not include one or more substituents, A is ##STR2## R is hydrogen, alkali metal or lower alkyl, m is 0, 1, 2, or 3, n is 0, 1, or 2, p is 1 to 5, q, is 0, 1, 2, or 3, r is 0, 1, 2, or 3. These compounds are cardiovascular agents which exhibit thromboxane antagonist activity and thus are useful in the treatment of thrombotic disease.

Abstract: Cultivation of the microorganism Chromobacterium violaceum A.T.C.C. No. 31532 yields two novel compounds which have been designated SQ 28,504 and SQ 28,546 in addition to EM5117, a previously disclosed antibacterial compound.

Abstract: Vasodilating activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, lower alkyl, arylalkyl, alkoxy or hydroxy; wherein the phenyl ring is mono or disubstituted, R' is --COOH or ##STR2## wherein R" is lower alkyl or aryl and n and m are independently zero, one, two or three which are potent thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: N-(6,6-dimethyl-2-hepten-4-ynyl)-1-naphthalenemethanamine derivatives are provided having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methoxy, iminomethyl or 1-iminoethyl and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each hydrogen; or R.sub.1 is methyl and one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen and the other is halogen.The above compounds as well as acid-addition salts thereof are useful as antifungal agents.