Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an improved process for the resolution of racemic 2-(o-chlorophenyl)-2-methylaminocyclohexanone (ketamine).

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of indolocarbazole imides of the general formula (I): ##STR1## for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, virus diseases (for example HIV infections), heart and blood vessel diseases (for example high blood pressure, thromboses, heart rhythm disturbances and atheroscleroses), bronchopulmonary diseases, degenerative diseases of the central nervous system (for example Alzheimer's disease), inflammatoryl diseases (for example rheumatism and arthritis), diseases of the immune system (for example allergies), as well as psoriasis and for use as immune suppressives; as well as new compounds of general formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of indolocarbazole imides of the general formula (I): ##STR1## for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, virus diseases (for example HIV infections), heart and blood vessel diseases (for example high blood pressure, thromboses, heart rhythm disturbances and atheroscleroses), bronchopulmonary diseases, degenerative diseases of the central nervous system (for example Alzheimer's disease), inflammatory diseases (for example rheumatism and arthritis), diseases of the immune system (for example allergies), as well as psoriasis and for use as immune suppressives; as well as new compounds of general formula (I).

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a continuous method for the production of retarded pharmaceutical compositions by an extrusion process. A mixture of an active material, a low and high melting lipid or lipoid components is introduced by means of an extruder screw conveyor into a preheated extruder and brought to a temperature which is at most about 4.degree. C. above the melting temperature of the low melting component at a pressure of about 200 to about 600 kPa(N/m.sup.2). The mass is extruded through a nozzle plate with a nozzle diameter of about 1.2 to about 4 mm and subsequently cooled, and if desired, granulated.

Abstract: The instant invention is a compound of formulaA--X--Y--E.sub.n --R.sup.5in which A is a bis-indolylmaleinimide or indolopyrrolocarbazole useful in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, viral diseases, thrombosis, heart rhythm disturbances, atherosclerosis, bronchopulmonary diseases, degenerative diseases of the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases, diseases of the immune system, psoriasis, and immune suppression. A pharmaceutical composition and methods of preparing the compounds are also included.

Abstract: The present invention provides bis-(1H-indol-3-yl)maleinimide derivatives and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, processes for the preparation of these compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them for the treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases, such as thromboses, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, of inflammatory processes, allergies, cancer, and certain degenerative damages of the central nervous system, as well as of diseases of the immune system and viral diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides indolocarbazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## as well as the regioisomeric mixtures thereof, pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, processes for the preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of heart and blood vessel diseases, such as thromboses, arterioscleroses, hypertonias, of bronchopulmonary diseases, inflammatory processes, allergies, cancers and degenerative damage of the central nervous system, and for the treatment of viral diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides bis-(1H-indol-3-yl)maleinimide derivatives and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, processes for the preparation of these compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them for the treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases, such as thromboses, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, of inflammatory processes, allergies, cancer, and certain degenerative damages of the central nervous system, as well as of diseases of the immune system and viral diseases.

Abstract: The invention concerns new derivatives of certain alkoxy -4(1H)-pyridones, processes for preparing them, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds of the invention are useful in the prevention and/or treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases such as thromboses, arteriosclerosis and hypertension, and of inflammatory processes, allergies, cancers, and certain degenerative damage of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted N-(2'-aminophenyl)-benzamide derivatives useful for combating neoplastic diseases. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of these benzamide derivatives, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for using them.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the fumaric acid salts of 1,4-dihydro-5-isopropoxy-2-methyl-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl) 1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid [2-(N-methyl-N-phenylmethylamino)ethyl]ester, processes for preparing them, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Methods of using the compounds for treating high blood pressure and diseases of heart and blood vessels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the separation of the naphthyridine derivatives (.+-.)-1,4-dihydro-5-isopropoxy-2-methyl-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,6-n aphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester and (.+-.)-1,4-dihydro-5-isopropoxy-2-methyl-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,6-n aphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid [2-(N-methyl-N-phenylmethylamino)ethyl] ester into the optical antipodes by use of the (.+-.)-1,4-dihydro-5-isopropoxy-2-methyl-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,6-n aphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid benzyl ester and optically-active O,O'-dibenzoyltartaric acid. Said optical antipodes are calcium antagonists useful in the treatment of blood vessel diseases.

Abstract: The invention concerns new pyrrolocarbazole derivatives of formula ##STR1## processes for their preparation, as well as medicaments containing these for the inhibition of protein kinases, such as protein kinase C, and thus for the prevention and/or treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases, such as thromboses, arterioscleroses, hypertension, of inflammatory processes, allergies, cancers, and certain degenerative damages of the central nervous system as well as for the treatment of viral diseases.

Abstract: The use of benzothiazepine derivatives for the protection of lymphocytes in humans and higher mammals, especially in the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention covers a novel series of 2-acyloxypropylamine derivatives, processes for preparing them, compositions containing them, and methods for using them. The compounds are active in the inhibition of protein kinase C and thrombocyto aggregation stimulated by diacylglycerols.

Abstract: The present invention describes 1,6-naphthyridine derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, R.sup.2 is a straight-chained or branched alkyl radical containing up to four carbon atoms or a benzyl radical, R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, a straight-chained or branched alkyl radicals or an alkoxycarbonyl radical containing up to four carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is a straight-chained or branched alkyl radical containing up to four carbons and R.sup.5 is a carboxyl group or a straight-chained, branched or cyclic alkoxycarbonyl radical which contains up to 17 carbon atoms and optionally also contains an oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen atom; as well as the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for treating diseases of the blood vessels.

Abstract: The present invention provides 1,6-naphthyridine derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic ring or an unsubstituted or substituted condensed aromatic or heterocyclic ring system, R.sup.2 is a straight-chained or branched alkyl radical containing up to 4 carbon atoms, a benzyl radical or a straight-chained or branched, substituted or unsubstituted aminoalkyl radical containing up to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, a straight-chained or branched alkyl radical or an alkoxycarbonyl radical, in each case containing up to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is a straight-chained or branched hydrocarbon radical containing up to 21 carbon atoms, which can also contain oxygen, sulphur, nitrogen or halogen atoms and is optionally substituted by carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring systems, or is an amino, cyano, formyl, halogenomethyl or dihalomethyl radical and R.sup.