Abstract: A novel process for recovering a compound from a fermentation broth that includes the stages of forming an enriched solution of the compound by extraction, obtaining a salt of the compound from the enriched solution, purifying a salt of the compound and trans-salifying the salt of the compound to a metal salt of the compound is disclosed.

Abstract: Object of the invention is a process for the chromatographic purification of cyclosporin A from a crude product containing cyclosporin complex by using a column filled with silica gel and by the application of multistep chromatography with a column filled with normal phase silica gel and by a solvent mixture containing toluene as the major component.

Abstract: A process for purifying statin compounds from a fermentation broth by extraction and crystallization is disclosed. A fermentation broth is subjected to a pretreatment procedure which involves an alkaline pretreatment and an alkaline purification. Following the pretreatment procedure, the statin compound is extracted under acidic conditions into a hydrophobic solvent and purified by crystallization. The organic extraction solvent is concentrated and then extracted with a mild base. The statin compound is then purified by crystallization.

Abstract: A process for the isolation of the pseudomonic acid A antibiotic of pharmaceutical quality from the culture broth of one of the pseudomonic acid A-producing species of the Pseudomonas bacterium genus comprising the extraction of the biosynthesized pseudomonic acid A from the culture broth at acidic pH with a chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon or isobutyl acetate, followed by purification, is disclosed.

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 invention refers to novel 2-(1,2,4-triazole-1-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives of formula (I) having an influence on the heart and the central nervous system, furthermore pharmaceutical compositions containing the above derivatives, and a process for the preparations of the novel compounds.

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 invention relates to a new process for the preparation of amlodipine besylate of the Formula ##STR1## Amlodipine besylate of the Formula I is a valuable known blood pressure decreasing antianginal agent.The advantage of the process of the present invention is that it can be carried out in a simple way with high yields and there is no need to isolate the amlodipine base.

Abstract: Subject of the invention is a molecule characterized by the general structure as no. 1., where meaning of x: 1 or 2 valency metallic ion adequate from therapeutic point of view, value of n: 1 or 2, or the application of its metabolite being suitable for the treatment or prevention of embryonic retardation or discordance.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 1-?2-(substituted vinyl)!-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, to the use of the said benzodiazepine derivatives for the treatment of diseases and for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of diseases. The compounds according to the invention correspond to the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein the variables are herein below defined, and the compounds possess central nervous activities.

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 a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is a pharmacologically acceptable anion,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently of each other hydrogen, or an --OY group in which Y is hydrogen, an .alpha.-aminoacyl, or a C.sub.1-5 aminoalkyl residue,R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.7 are independently of each other hydrogen, or a C.sub.1-5 alkyl residueR.sub.5 is hydrogen, and .alpha.-aminoacyl, or a C.sub.1-5 alkyl residue, andR.sub.6 is hydrogen, OH.sup.-, or a C.sub.1-5 alkyl residue,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof; and to condensation processes for preparing them.

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.

Abstract: This invention relates to new oxaindene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.The compounds according to the invention are characterized by the general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or benzyloxy,X denotes hydrogen, an aliphatic C.sub.1-4 -acyl or benzoyl or naphthoyl group, optionally substituted by 1 or more nitro or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy group(s) or a group of the formula R.sup.5 R.sup.6 N--R.sup.7 --, wherein R.sup.7 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkylene and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention refers to a pharmaceutical composition, a process for the preparation thereof and a novel medical use of bicycloheptane derivatives. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise a bicycloheptane derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein said derivative is as defined in the specification herein. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are suitable for the treatment of diseases and disorders that are connected with the influence on the cholecystokinin system, especially for preventing the spastic contraction of the gallbladder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing recombinant desulphatohirudin by means of culturing microorganisms.Concerning the codon usage of microorganisms the synthesized nucleotide sequences were joined downstream of and in reading frame with isolated promoters and signal sequences, subsequently the expression/secretion cassettes comprising the foregoing elements were inserted into plasmid DNAs allowing the cultivation of cells under selective culture conditions. E. coli, Saccharomyces and Streptomyces species were transformed with the said recombinant plasmids to biosynthesize the thrombin inhibitor desulphatohirudin HV-1 which was then isolated and identified.The thus-produced desulphatohirudin can be used to inhibit blood coagulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of racemic or optically active epibatidine of the Formula XIV ##STR1## which comprises subjecting racemic or optically active epi-epibatidine-of the Formula XIII ##STR2## to epimerization in the presence base. The advantage of the process is that readily available starting materials are used and the procedure is suitable for industrial scale productions too.Epibatidine is a known highly affective analgesic active ingredient.