Abstract: The invention relates to new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of the general formula (I), wherein R stands for a lower alkyl group or a group of the general formula —NH—R?, wherein R? stands for a lower alkyl or a lower cycloalkyl group), and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention also encompasses a process for the preparation of said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and new intermediates useful for the preparation of the new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives. The compounds according to the invention possess AMPA/kainate receptor inhibiting activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of preparation of the polymorph form 1 of methyl (S)-(+)-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(6,7-dihydro-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5-yl-acetate hydrogensulfate of the formula (I)

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with new 3,3-disubstituted indol-2-one derivatives of the general Formula (I). Compounds according to the invention are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of the disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention is related to new 3,3-disubstituted indol-2-one derivatives of the general Formula (I). The new compounds are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal system or the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as the active ingredient. The novel compounds antipasmodic, muscle relaxant and neuroprotective activities. In formula I; X represents a hydrogen atom, a chloro atom or a methoxy group; Y stands for a hydrogen atom or a halo atom; Z means a methyl group or a chloro atom; R is a C1-4 alkyl group or a group of the formula —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 represent, independently, a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group or a C3-6 cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to new piperidinyl-alkylamino-pyridazinone derivatives of the general Formula (I) (wherein R is hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl; one of X and Y stands for hydrogen and the other represents a group of the general Formula (II) Hal stands for halogen; and n is 1 or 2) and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of citalopram or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of elevated (high) blood pressure, normalization of blood pressure or the decrease of elevated blood pressure and/or prevention of elevated blood pressure.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2H-pyridazine-3-one derivatives of the formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and a process for the preparation of the active ingredient. The novel compounds possess neuroleptic effect and can be used, primarily, for the treatment of schizophrenia. In formula I, R stands for a hydrogen atom or a C1-4, alkyl group, X and Y represent, independently, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group of the formula II, with the proviso that one of X and Y means always a group of the formula II, and then the other one stands for a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, wherein in formula II n has a value of 1 or 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted alkylaminopyridazinone derivatives of the general Formula (I), (wherein R1 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms; one of X and Y stands for hydrogen or halogen and the other represents a group of the general Formula (II), R2 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms; n is 1, 2 or 3; R3 stands for hydrogen, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms or aryl-(C1-4 alkyl); Z stands for oxygen; or R3 and Z together with the groups placed between them form a piperazine ring; and R4 stands for hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl or alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms) and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention compounds are useful in the treatment of anxiolytic conditions and cognitive disorders.

Abstract: The invention refers to a novel process for the preparation of {2-[-(?-phenyl-p-chlorobenzyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}acetic acid, which comprises hydrolyzing an N,N-disubstituted {2-[-(?-phenyl-p-chlorobenzyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}acetamide, wherein said substituents are selected from alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms optionally substituted by a phenyl group, alkenyl groups having 2 to 4 carbon atoms or cyclohexyl groups, or the substituents together with the adjacent nitrogen atom of the acetoamido group, form a morpholino group.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of 5-chloro-4-{3-[N-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethyl]-N-methylamino]-propylamino-3(2H) pyridazinone of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. An important feature of the invention is using 3,4,5-trichloropyridazone as starting substance of the synthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of amorphous atorvastatin calcium by recrystallization of crude atorvastatin from an organic solvent which comprises dissolving crude amorphous atorvastatin calcium in a lower alkanol containing 2-4 carbon atoms or a mixture of such alkanols under heating and isolating the amorphous atorvastatin calcium precipitated after cooling. The atorvastatin calcium obtained is a known valuable agent useful in treating hyperlipidemia and hypercholestrolemia.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a novel 8-substituted-9H-1,3-dioxolo-[4,5-h][2,3]benzodiazepine compound of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable quaternary ammonium salts thereof, a process for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition containing a 8-substituted-9H-1,3-dioxolo-[4,5-h][2,3]benzodiazepine compound, and a method of treatment using the pharmaceutical composition. A complete description of the compound of formula I is found in the specification. The compounds of the general formula I possess unique competitive AMPA/kainite antagonist properties making them useful in the treatment of diseases where inhibition of the AMPA/kainite receptors may a favorable effect.

Abstract: A process for preparing (1R,2S,4R)-(−)-2-[(2′-[N,N-dimethylamino}-ethoxy)]-2-[phenyl]-1,7,7-tri-[methyl]-bicyclo [2.2.1]heptane and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof with higher yields and higher grades of purity.

Abstract: The new compound of Formula (I) and salts thereof possess valuable anxiolytic properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1-[2-(substituted vinyl)]-3,4-dihydro-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. The new 1-[2-(substituted vinyl)]-3,4-dihidro-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives according to the invention correspond to the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein the variables are hereinbelow defined: The new compounds according to the invention affect the central nervous system and can be used to advantage in the therapy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acid amide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or nitro,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 stand for, independently from each other, hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkenyl each optionally carrying a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, di(lower alkyl)amino, phenyl-lower alkoxycarbonyl and a 5- to 6-membered saturated hetero-ring selected from the group consisting of piperidino, pyrrolidino, piperazino and morpholino; orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 form, together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, a 6-membered saturated heterocyclic group selected from the group consisting of piperidino, pyrrolidino, piperazino and morpholino, said heterocyclic group optionally carrying a hydroxy or a hydroxy-lower alkyl group; or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; process of making and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating.

Abstract: The invention relates to anxiolytic pharmaceutical compositions comprising as active ingredient 1-sytrylisoquinoline derivatives of general formula (I), whereinn is 1, 2, 3 or 4;R may be the same or different and represent(s) hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or hydroxy, or two substituents R attached to adjacent carbon atoms may form together an alkylenedioxy group;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, andAr stands for an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl,Some of the compounds of general formula (I) is known, but the majority thereof has not so far described in the literature.The invention also encompasses the preparation of the new compounds of general formula (I), which comprises reacting a compound of general formula (II) with an aldehyde or general formula (III) in the presence of a condensing agent or an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2,3-benzodiazepine are substituted by one or two halogen atom(s) and have the general formula ##STR1## These derivatives are non-competitive AMPA antagonists and are used in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to oral solid pharmaceutical composition containing as active ingredient gemfibrozil and conventional pharmaceutical auxiliary agents comprising as surfactant bis-(2-ethyl-hexyl)-sodium-sulfosuccinate in an amount of 0.05-0.5% by weight relative to gemfibrozil content of the composition.The pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention contain a relatively small amount of a surfactant, provide uniform dissolution of the active ingredient among the different batches and the standard deviation of the dissolution rate is low.