Abstract: Mannich bases of the formula (I): ##STR1## where X is oxygen or NR.sup.2, Alk is divalent alkyl, R.sup.1 is an aromatic ring, R.sup.2 is a substituent and the salts thereof. Useful as antipsychotic agents in man to be used in a manner similar to chlorpromazine.

Abstract: A novel capsule-like medicament and method for producing such medicaments are disclosed. The method provides a procedure for coating solid cores, such as caplets, with a first gelatinous coating on one end, and then with a second gelatinous coating on the other end which is thickner than the first, to simulate the interlocking halves of a hollow capsule. The second, thicker gelationous coating can be provided with a single gelatin coating from a bath having a higher viscosity than the bath used to provide the first gelatinous coating. Alternatively, the second gelatinous coating can be provided by double dipping to provide layers of gelatinous material or gelatin.

Abstract: An acetaminophen-sustained release tablet or tablet layer is formed by making a wet granulation, using Povidone (PVP) in water or alcohol-water as the granulating fluid which is mixed with acetaminophen, hydroxyethyl cellulose, a wicking agent e.g. microcrystalline cellulose, then drying and milling the granulation and blending with dry powdered erosion promoter, e.g. pregelatinized starch, wicking agent, lubricant e.g. magnesium stearate and glidant e.g. silicon dioxide, and compressing the resultant granulation, which upon administration results in a slow release of the acetaminophen.

Abstract: A capsule-like medicament, method for producing such medicaments and apparatus. Such medicaments are achieved by individually dipping and drying first one end, and then the other end, of each caplet to provide a coating which is smoother and easier to swallow than an uncoated caplet. The production of these capsule-like medicaments is readily facilitated by simple and inexpensive modifications which can be made to existing empty gelatin capsule making equipment.

Abstract: Acetylene compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are as described herein, m is 0-3, n is 0-2 and Ar is phenyl or an aromatic heterocycle are disclosed. The compounds possess anti-hypertensive and anti-anginal properties and may be used in the treatment of humans. Methods for the preparation and use of such acetylene compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A feeder device is provided for inserting solid medicaments, such as caplets, into a holding fixture for subsequent processing, for example, dipping in a gelatinous material. The feeder device incorporates a novel selector for eliminating partial pieces of medicaments before these pieces can be disposed into the holding fixture. The disclosed simple mechanical selection apparatus can eliminate these pieces efficiently prior to costly additional processing steps. Also included with this invention are novel mechanisms for regulating the flow of medicaments from a hopper to a plunger assembly, whereby a single medicament at a time can be inserted into a corresponding holding fixture.

Abstract: Fatty acid compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, A, Y and k are as defined herein are novel and useful in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: A diastereoselective process for known antidepressive compounds (I) via reduction of the corresponding alcohol (VII): ##STR1## whereby the product mixture of diastereomers is surprisingly and unexpectedly rich in the content of the trans configuration (II) over the cis configuration (III) as defined in the following formulae: ##STR2## The preferred reaction conditions include use of a borane complex as the reducing agent and an acidic solvent such as trifuloroacetic acid.

Abstract: Acetylene compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are as described herein, m is 0-3, n is 0-2 and Ar is phenyl or an aromatic heterocycle are disclosed. The compounds possess antihypertensive and anti-anginal properties and may be used in the treatment of humans. Methods for the preparation and use of such acetylene compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Authentication and verification of suitability for use of disposable elements can be made by evaluation of characteristic data stored on a non-volatile read/write memory element, especially useful in a photoactivatable agent patient treatment system wherein photoactivatable agents, in contact with patient blood cells, are irradiated extracorporeally and then returned to the patient.

Abstract: Propylamines of the formula (I): ##STR1## and isomers thereof, particularly those enantiomers and racemates relative to the chiral carbon indicated by an asterisk (*). The propylamines can be used for the treatment of hypertension or angina in humans. A is pyrrolidine, piperidine or morpholine, Z is alkylene, alkenylene, oxygen or a sulfur atom and W is an oxygen or a sulfur atom.

Abstract: A novel capsule-like medicament and method for producing such medicaments are disclosed. The method provides a procedure for coating solid cores, such as caplets, with a first gelatinous coating on one end, and then with a second gelatinous coating on the other end which is thicker than the first, to simulate the interlocking halves of a hollow capsule. The second, thicker gelatinous coating can be provided with a single gelatin coating from a bath having a higher viscosity than the bath used to provide the first gelatinous coating. Alternatively, the second gelatinous coating can be provided by double dipping to provide layers of gelatinous material or gelatin.

Abstract: An efficient synthesis of quanidines, e.g. of the formula (III), by oxidizing a thiourea, e.g. of the following formula (II): ##STR1## with H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and a molybdenum catalyst to yield an aminoiminomethane sulfonic acid which can then be reacted with an amine followed by optional transamination steps.

Abstract: A diastereoselective process for known antidepressive compounds (I) via reduction of the corresponding alcohol (VII): ##STR1## whereby the product mixture of diastereomers is surprisingly and unexpectedly rich in the content of the trans configuration (II) over the cis configuration (III) as defined in the following formulae: ##STR2## The preferred reaction conditions include use of a borane complex as the reducing agent and an acidic solvent such as trifluoroacetic acid.

Abstract: An acetaminophen-sustained release tablet or tablet layer is formed by making a wet granulation, using Povidone (PVP) in water or alcohol-water as the granulating fluid which is mixed with acetaminophen, hydroxyethyl cellulose, a wicking agent e.g. microcrystalline cellulose, then drying and milling the granulation and blending with dry powdered erosion promoter, e.g. pregelatinized starch, wicking agent, lubricant e.g. magnesium stearate and glidant e.g. silicon dioxide, and compressing the resultant granulation, which upon administration results in a slow release of the acetaminophen.

Abstract: A novel capsule-like medicament, method for producing such medicaments and apparatus are disclosed. The method provides a procedure for coating solid cores, such as caplets, with gelatinous coatings to produce a shiny, capsule-like medicament. Such medicaments are achieved by individually dipping and drying first one end, and then the other end, of each caplet to provide a coating which is smoother and easier to swallow than an uncoated caplet. The production of these capsule-like medicaments is readily facilitated by simple and inexpensive modifications which can be made to existing empty gelatin capsule making equipment.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant vessel which contains a liquid is provided with a non-adherent multi-walled construction having, in one embodiment, at least two adjacent non-adherent layers for providing a void in between to enable tamper indication by discoloration indicative of gross spoilage. In one embodiment, the container or vessel has an opaque inner wall and a closely spaced transparent outer wall, with a void in between. Puncture from the outside through the two walls provides seepage of the interiorly-carried liquid between the multiple walls to provide the look of spoilage.

Abstract: An ibuprofen-sustained release tablet or tablet layer is formed by making a wet granulation using providone (PVP) in alcohol as the granulating fluid which is mixed with ibuprofen, ethylcellulose, a wicking agent e.g. microcrystalline cellulose, an erosion promoter e.g. pregelatinized starch, then drying and milling the granulation and blending with dry powdered erosion promotor, wicking agent, lubricant e.g. magnesium stearate and glidant e.g. silicon dioxide, and compressing the resultant granulation, which upon administration results in a long-lasting slow and relatively regular incremental release of the ibuprofen.

Abstract: Compounds useful as antihypertensive agents which are 3-aminoalkyl-1H-indole-5-urea or amide derivatives having the following formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R is C.sub.1-4 loweralkyl, C.sub.1-4 loweralkoxy, phenyl, ##STR2## pyrrolyl, pyridyl or is a substituted nitrogen represented by: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is H or a C.sub.1-4 loweralkyl or phenyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is H or a C.sub.1-4 loweralkyl; Y is H or halo; R.sub.3 is H or a C.sub.1-4 loweralkyl; R.sub.4 is H or a C.sub.1-4 loweralkyl; R.sub.5 is H or a C.sub.1-4 loweralkyl or carboxymethyl or carboxytrifluoromethyl; R.sub.6 is H or a C.sub.1-4 loweralkyl, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may also be taken together as an N-loweralkyl-pyrrolidinylidene group.