Abstract: The invention relates to a new (3R)-3-amino-4-carboxybutyraldehyde derivatives of general formula(I) wherein X represents a C1-4 alkyloxycarbonyl, an optionally substituted phenyl-(C1-2 alkyloxy)-carbonyl, a C1-4 alkylcarbonyl or an optionally substituted phenyl-(C1-3 alkyl)-carbonyl group, n represents 1 or 0, Y represents, in the case when n=1, a tetrapeptide of general formula Y4-Y3-Y2-Y1, a tripeptide of general formula Y3-Y2-Y1 or a dipeptide of general formula Y2-Y1 or an amino acid residue of general formula Y1, or in the case when n=0, an &agr;-hydroxyacyl-tripeptide of general formula Q4-Y3-Y2-Y1, an &agr;-hydroxyacyl-dipeptide of general formula Q3-Y2-Y1 or an &agr;-hydroxyacyl-aminoacyl residue of general formula Q2-Y1; wherein Y1-Y4 represent a residue selected from the group of the following L- or D-amino acids: alanine, alloisoleucine, cyclohexyl-glycine, phenyl-alanine, glutamine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, pipecolic acid, proline, tyrosi

Abstract: 2,3-Benzodiazepines of formula (I), their stereoisomers and acid addition salts, wherein the variables have the meaning given in the specification, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them which are suitable for treating conditions associated with muscle spasms, epilepsy as well as acute and chronic forms of neurodegenerative diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, antiarrhythmically active phenoxyalkylamine derivatives possessing a double point of attack. More particularly, the present invention relates to new phenoxyalkylamine derivatives of the formula (1) wherein R1 and R2, independently from each other, mean hydrogen, halogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R3, R4 and R5, independently from each other, stand for hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl group; R6 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or benzyl group; R7 means nitro group or amino group optionally monosubstituted by C1-4 alkyl, benzoyl, C1-4 alkylcarbonyl, C1-4 alkylsulfonyl, C1-4 alkylcarbamoyl or C1-4 alkylthiocarbamoyl group; both n and m are 0 or 1, with the proviso that R2 is different from hydrogen, when R1 is hydrogen, as well as stereoisomers or mixtures of stereoisomers thereof, acid addition salts thereof and hydrates, prodrugs and metabolites of all these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to R-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazinone of formula (1), and to S-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazinone of formula (2), and to acid-addition salts thereof as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of the above compounds. The new starting compounds of formulae (4) and (5) are also involved in the scope of the invention. The compounds according to the invention possess &agr;1- and &agr;2-adrenoceptor antagonistic effects and urogenital selectivity. Thus, they are useful for the treatment of the benign prostate hyperplasia.

Abstract: The invention relates to new peptidyl-arginine aldehyde compounds of formula (I) Q-D-Xaa-Pro-Arg-H  (I) wherein Q represents an acyl group of formula Q′—OCO, wherein Q′ represents an alkyl-group with 1-3 carbon atoms, D-Xaa represents a 3-cyclobutyl-D-alanyl- or 3-cyclopentyl-D-alanyl group, Pro represents an L-prolyl group, and Arg represents an L-arginyl group, and acid-addition salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, which are suitable for the prevention and cure of thrombosis and accelerated blood clotting.

Abstract: The invention relates to R-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazionone of formula (1) and to S-2-[3-([1,4]benzodioxan-2-ylmethylamino)-1-propyl]-3(2H)-pyridazionone of formula (2) and to acid-addition salts thereof as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of the above compounds. The new starting compounds of formula (4) and (5) are also involved in the scope of the invention. The compounds according to the invention possess &agr;1- and &agr;2-adrenoceptor antagonistic effects and urogenital selectivity. Thus, they are useful for the treatment of the benign prostate hyperplasia.

Abstract: This invention relates to peptide aldehyde derivatives of formula (I): D-Xaa-Pro-Arg-H, wherein Xaa represent a 2-cycloheptyl-2-hydroxyacetyl or 2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxyacetyl group, Pro represents an L-prolyl residue and Arg represents an L-arginyl residue, their acid-additon salts formed with an organic or inorganic acid and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. The compounds of formula (I) of the invention have therapeutic, particularly anticoagulant, antiplatelet and antithrombotic properties.

Abstract: An N-benzoylamino acid compound of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is an NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 group where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which are the same or different are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1-12 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group substituted by a hydroxyl group and a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group substituted by an amino group;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 when taken together with the adjacent nitrogen form a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group containing an additional nitrogen atom, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group containing an additional nitrogen atom and being substituted by an oxo group, a phenyl-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to new peptide derivatives of the general formula (I) A-Xaa-Arg-H, wherein A represents a D- or L-isochroman-1-carbonyl, D- or L-isochroman-3-carbonyl group, furthermore an acyl group of the general formula: D- or DL-A'--CH(OH)--CO, wherein A' represents a phenyl, benzyl, 1-naphthyl, 1-naphthylmethyl, 2-naphthyl, 2-naphthylmethyl, 9-fluorenyl, benzhydryl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexylmethyl, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl group, and Xaa represents an L-prolyl or an L-pipecolinic acid residue, and Arg stands for an L-arginine residue, their acid addition salts formed with an organic or inorganic acid and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. Furthermore the invention relates to a process for preparing them. The compounds of the invention have valuable therapeutic, particularly anticoagulant, properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-benzoylamino acid derivatives of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which are the same or different, stand for a hydroxyl group optionally bearing an acetyl group; or a C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group optionally substituted by a phenyl group;n means an integer from 2 to 15as well as their tautomers, racemates and optically active individual (pure) isomers or mixtures thereof and the salts of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.The invention relates also to a process for the preparation of compounds of the general formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-acyl-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of the general formula (I), their stereoisomers and acid-addition salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a process for their preparation. In the general formula (I), defined in this specification, a more complete description of the compounds may be found.The compounds of the general formula (I) possess valuable central nervous system effects, particularly muscle-relaxant, anticonvulsive and neuroprotective action. Thus, they may be useful for the treatment of various diseases of central nervous system origin.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-acyl-2,3-benzodiezapine derivatives of the general formula (I), their stereoisomers and acid-addition salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a process for their preparation. In the general formula (I)R stands for a C.sub.1-6 alkanoyl group optionally substituted by a methoxy, cyano, carboxyl, amino, C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, di(C.sub.1-4 alkyl)amino, pyrrolidino, phthalimido or phenyl group, or by one or more halogen(s); or R is a benzoyl, cyclopropanecarbonyl, C.sub.1-5 alkylcarbamoyl or phenylcarbamoyl group; or R is absent when a double bond exists between the N(3) and C(4) atoms;R.sup.1 means hydrogen; or R.sup.1 is absent when a double bond exists between the N(3) and C(4) atoms;R.sup.2 means a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together stand for a methylene group and no double bond is present between the N(3) and C(4) atoms;R.sup.3 means hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkanoyl group;R.sup.4 represents hydrogen; a C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. In the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Lip, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, Het and n are defined as in the specification. The compounds of the general formula (I) inhibit the lipid peroxidation and therefore, they are useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases and conditions wherein the inhibition of lipid peroxidation is desirable.