Abstract: Aqueous gel-forming compositions are prepared by reacting for 1-10 hours at 50.degree.-95.degree. C., melamine, formaldehyde and a sulfurous acid salt with the optional addition of a gel-modifying agent and/or a gelling agent which is added to the composition immediately prior to use.

Abstract: Polypeptides and derivatives thereof containing nor-statine and nor-cyclostatine are useful for inhibiting the angiotensinogen-cleaving action of the enzyme renin.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic 5-chromanyl, 2,3-dihydro-5-benzo[b]-furanyl, 5-pyridyl, 5-quinolyl, 5-pyrrolyl, 5-indolyl, 5-thiazolyl, 5-oxazolyl, 5-isothiazolyl and 5-isoxazolyl oxazolidine-2.4-diones and the pharmacetically-acceptable salts thereof; certain 3-acylated derivatives thereof; a method of treating hyperglycemic animals therewith; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of antiinflammatory piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with analgesic acetaminophen, antidepressant doxepin, bronchodilator pirbuterol, minor tranquilzer diazepam, or antihypertensive trimazosin.

Abstract: Certain novel 2-oxindole compounds, having an acyl substituent at both the 1-position and the 3-position, are inhibitors of the cyclooxygenase (CO) and lipoxygenase (LO) enzymes, and are useful as analgesic agents and antiinflammatory agents in mammalian subjects. These 1,3-diacyl-2-oxindole compounds are of particular value for acute administration for ameliorating pain in human patients recovering from surgery or trauma, and also for chronic administration to human subjects for alleviating the symptoms of chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Abstract: 8-(2-Pyrimidylsulfinyl)quinolines, inhibitors of the H.sup.+ /K.sup.30 ATPase enzyme, are useful in the treatment of ulcers.

Abstract: Certain carboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, and certain esters and amides thereof, are useful for inhibiting the degradation of articular cartilage when administered to a mammalian subject afflicted with an arthritic disease. X is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, NH, NCH.sub.3 or NCOCH.sub.3 ; and n is zero or one.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is amino, hydroxy, alkoxy, phenoxy or benzyloxy, useful in the treatment of hypertension, angina, renal impairment or acute renal failure.

Abstract: A series of novel 4-substituted piperazinyl-pyridine and 4-substituted piperazinyl-imidazole compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the 4-substituent is a lower phenylalkyl group or a derivative thereof further substituted on the phenyl moiety by a sulphamoyl or sulphonylamino group or by a nitro, amino or acetamido group. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly effective anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrythmias. The most preferred member compound of the series is N-{4-[1-hydroxy-2-(4-[4-pyridinyl]-1-piperazinyl)ethyl]phenyl} methanesulphonamide. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A new acidic polycyclic antibiotic UK-61,689 has the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable cationic salt thereof. The antibiotic and its cationic salts are active against a variety of microorganisms and are effective in controlling coccidiosis, enteritis and swine dysentery as well as being effective in promotion of growth and/or improving efficiency of feed utilization in swine and ruminants.

Abstract: Amides of L-aspartyl-D-amino acid dipeptides of the formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable cationic and acid addition salts thereof wherein R.sup.a is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl; R is a branched member selected from the group consisting of fenchyl, diisopropylcarbinyl, d-methyl-t-butylcarbinyl, d-ethyl-t-butylcarbinyl, di-t-butylcarbinyl, 2-methylthio-2,4-dimethylpentan-3-yl, ##STR2## where at least one of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 is alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms and the remainder are hydrogen or alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms, X is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, C.dbd.O or CHOH; m is zero or 1-4, n and p are each zero, 1, 2 or 3 where the sum of n+p is not greater than 3 and the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is not greater than six, and when both of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are alkyl they are methyl or ethyl, ##STR3## where one of R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.

Abstract: A device for the controlled release of a substance having useful activity into a fluid medium at a substantially constant rate, said substance contained in a shape which is substantially that of a truncated cone by means of an impermeable wall or coating on the base and side (but not the top) of said truncated cone. Apparatus useful in manufacture when said device is a tablet for administration to a mammal.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R is 2-substituted phenyl said substituent being chloro, bromo, cyano, methyl, methylthio, methylsulfonyl, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, methoxy or benzyloxy; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, pyridyl, thiazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiadiazdyl or thiazdylmethyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydroxy, lower alkoxy, benzyloxy, amino, lower alkylamino or morpholino; Y is alkylene having two to six carbon atoms; and X is benzimidazolyl optionally substituted by lower alkyl, chloro or trifluoromethyl.

Abstract: An automatic gunning apparatus for repairing metallurgical furnaces includes a device for supplying refractory material to effect the repair; a detachably mounted gunning pipe fitted to the supply device; a pair of pinch rollers for moving the gunning pipe forward along its axis; a rotating drum through which the gunning pipe passes and which encloses the gunning pipe; a plurality of rollers for rotating the drum about its axis; a platform supporting the rollers; a column bearing the platform; a device for tilting the platform; and a support fixture for the pinch rollers rigidly connected to the drum such that the gunning pipe is axially rotated by the rotation of the drum.

Abstract: This invention relates of the use of a certain thiazolidine-2,4-dione, namely, dl-5-[(2-benzyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran-6-yl)methyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dio ne, or a pharmaceutically acceptable cationic salt thereof, for retarding the development of arterial disease in mammals. More specifically, it relates to a method for reducing the serum cholesterol levels in mammals by administering to said mammals dl-5-[(2-benzyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran-6-yl)methyl]-thiazolidine-2,4-di one or a pharmaceutically acceptable cationic salt thereof.

Abstract: Antiarrhythmic agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R and R.sup.1, which are the same or different, are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 Cl, --CF.sub.3 or --NH.sub.2 ;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which are the same or different, are H, halo, CF.sub.3, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; andX is --CH.sub.2 --, ##STR2## or --CH(OH)--.

Abstract: Certain trans-3-[3-(3-hydroxy-2-piperidyl)-2-oxopropyl]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4(3H )-one and furo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivatives, a method of using same as anticoccidial agents, intermediates therefor, and a process for certain intermediates therefor.

Abstract: 6-(1-Carbamoyl-1-hydroxymethyl)penicillanic acid derivatives are useful as antibacterials and/or beta-lactamase inhibitors.

Abstract: Amides of L-aspartyl-D-amino acid dipeptides of the formula ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable cationic and acid addition salts thereof wherein R.sup.a is methyl, hydroxymethyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl; R is ##STR2## where at least one of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 is alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms and the remainder are hydrogen or alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms, and the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is not greater than six; and when both of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are alkyl, they are methyl or ethyl.Said amides are potent sweeteners having advantages over the prior art, edible compositions containing them, methods for their use in edible compositions and novel amine and amide intermediates useful in their production.

Abstract: 6-Fluoro-7-pyridylquinolone carboxylic esters and acids having antibacterial activity are prepared by coupling of a 2-fluorophenyl-metallic compound with a pyridyl bromide or iodide in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, nitrating and hydrogenating the pyridyl-2-fluorophenyl compound formed, introducing a substituent on the nitrogen of the amine formed, and cyclizing after reacting with a dialkyl or dibenzyl ethoxymethylene malonate to form a 6-fluoro-7-pyridyl-1,4-dihydroquinol-4-one 3-carboxylate, and hydrolyzing to the corresponding acid.