Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## which comprises cyclization of a compound of formula (II): ##STR2##

Abstract: Novel compounds having the ability to inhibit 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and having the following formula I: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ar.sup.1 is a heterocyclic moiety which is selected from imidazolyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, 1,2,3-triazolyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl, indolyl, indazolyl and benzimidazolyl, which is bonded to X.sup.1 through a ring nitrogen atom, and which may be optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected from halo, hydroxy, cyano, amino, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and the like; X.sup.1 is a direct bond or C.sub.1-4 alkylene; Ar.sup.2 is phenylene optionally substituted with halo, hydroxy, cyano, amino and the like; X.sup.2 is --A--X-- or --X--A-- wherein A is a direct bond or C.sub.1-4 alkylene and X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; Ar.sup.3 is phenylene, pyridylene, thienylene, furylene, oxazolylene or thiazolylene optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected from halo, hydroxy, cyano, amino, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and the like; R.sup.1 and R.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quinazolin-4-one derivatives of the formula I, as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds the use of such compounds to treat neurodegenerative, psychotropic, and drug and alcohol induced central and peripheral nervous system disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides the amino acid and nucleotide sequences of a CCV spike gene, and compositions containing one or more fragments of the spike gene for prophylaxis, diagnostic, and treatment of CCV infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of inhibiting bone loss comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different provided that, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same, each is a methyl or ethyl group, and, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are different, one of them is a methyl or ethyl group and the other is hydrogen or a benzyl group; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; together with a progestin.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, m, o and p are described below, which comprises adding a base of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as described below, to a solution comprising a compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1, m, o and p are as described below, and a halonitromethane of the formula O.sub.2 NCH.sub.2 X, wherein X is a halogen atom dissolved in a non-aqueous inert solvent. The compounds of formula III are useful as intermediates in the syntheses of azabicyclo quinoline carboxylic acids, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs, having antibacterial activity. This invention also relates to the base of formula IV wherein each R.sup.2 is butyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen and each R.sup.4 is t-butyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluoro-substituted adamantane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to methods of treating neurological disorders, such as memory loss and Parkinson's disease, and bacterial and viral infections, through administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzopyran and other benzo-fused leukotriene B.sub.4 (LTB.sub.4) antagonists and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to methods of using such compounds as LTB.sub.4 antagonists. The compounds and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of this invention inhibit the action of LTB.sub.4 and are therefore useful in the treatment of LTB.sub.4 induced illnesses such as inflammatory disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis and other skin disorders such as eczema, erythema, pruritus and acne, stroke and other forms of reperfuslon injury, graft rejection, autoimmune diseases, asthma, and other conditions where marked neutrophil infiltration occurs.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of pyrazolopyrimidines and pyrrolopyrimidine of, respectively, the general formula ##STR1## wherein A, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined below, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compounds, to treat, prevent or inhibit certain neuronal and other disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent H or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy (which is optionally substituted);R.sup.4 represents a 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-membered heterocyclic ring, the ring being optionally fused to a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic, the ring system as a whole being optionally substituted;X represents CH or N; andL is absent,or represents a cyclic group of formula Ia, ##STR2## or represents a chain of formula Ib, ##STR3## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in therapy, in particular in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically effective salts, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the following:(a) hydrogen, halo, R.sup.5 --, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, hydroxy-R.sup.5 --, R.sup.5 --O--R.sup.5 --, or the like; (b) Ar--, Ar--R.sup.5 --, Ar--C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, Ar--C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, Ar--O--, Ar--O--R.sup.5 -- or the like; (c) R.sup.5 --C(O)--, --NO.sub.2, cyano, NH.sub.2 --C(O)--, R.sup.5 --NH--C(O)--, (R.sup.5).sub.2 --N--C(O)--, Ar--C(O)-- or the like; and (d) R.sup.5 --C(O)--NH--, Ar--C(O)--NH-- or the like; wherein Ar is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl such as phenyl and pyridyl; and wherein R.sup.5 is optionally halo-substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is selected from the following: (e) cyano, formyl, tetrazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, R.sup.5 --C(O)--, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl-C(O)--, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl-C(O)--, R.sup.5 --C(O)--R.sup.5 --, or the like; (f) R.sup.5 --C(O)--NH--, Ar--C(O)--NH--, or the like; (g) R.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: (a) R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are taken separately and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, halo, CF.sub.3, OH or OR.sup.7 and R.sup.5 is methyl or ethyl; or (b) R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are taken together, forming a chroman-4-ol ring, and R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, halo, CF.sub.3, OH or OR.sup.7 ; and R.sup.6 is a substituted piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl or 8-azabicyclo(3.2.1)octanyl derivative; provided that (a) when R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are taken separately, at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is not hydrogen; and (b) when R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are taken together, at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method for the separation of R-(+)- and S-(-)-isomers of amlodipine (I) from mixtures thereof, which comprises the reaction of the mixture of isomers with either L- or D-tartaric acid in an organic solvent containing sufficient dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) for the precipitation of, respectively, a DMSO, solvate of an L-tartate salt of R-(+)-amlodipine, or a DMSO solvate of a D-tartrate salt of S-(-)-amlodipine.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein a, V, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined above, useful in (a) the treatment of myelosuppression including suppression associated with cancer chemotherapy as well as activation of the immune system for the treatment of cancer or (b) prevention and treatment of viral, fungal, bacterial and parasitic infectious diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula 1 are potent antibacterial agents that may be used to treat various bacterial infections and disorders related to such infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula 1 and to methods of treating bacterial infections by administering the compounds of formula 1. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the compounds of formula 1 and to intermediates useful in such preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to method for treating a mammal which presents with heart failure comprising administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of wherein 4-(1-ethyl-propoxy)-3,6-dimethyl-2-(2,4,6-trimethyl-phenoxy)-pyridine and (3,6-dimethyl-2-(2,4,6-trimethyl-phenoxy)-pyridin-4-yl)-(1-ethyl-propyl)-a mine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This invention is also directed to methods of using combinations of those two agents with other congestive heart failure treating compounds to treat congestive heart failure.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formulas 1 and 2 ##STR1## and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein X, X.sup.1, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.7, R.sup.17 and R.sup.19 are as defined herein. The compounds of formulas 1 and 2 may be useful in the treatment of bacterial, parasitic and protozoal infections, as well as disorders related to bacterial, parasitic and protozoal infections, in mammals, fish and birds. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula 1 and 2 and to methods of treating bacterial, parasitic and protozoal infections by administering the compounds of formula 1 and 2.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of the compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is OH, which comprises the steps of a) treating the compound of the formula ##STR2## with an inorganic fluoride, of the formula M.sup.2 F wherein M.sup.2 is an alkali metal cation, at an elevated temperature in the presence of a compound of the formula R.sup.4 P.sup.+ Z.sup.- and a compound of the formula R.sup.5 vic (COW).sub.2 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each selected from optionally substituted (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl and optionally substituted (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, and W is halo; to form the compound of the formula; ##STR3## and b) i) treating the compound of the formula IV with an aqueous solution of a base, of the formula MOH, wherein M is an alkali metal cation, andii) treating the product of step i) with a mineral acid. A compound of the formula ##STR4## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of, halo, R.sup.7 O, R.sup.7 COO and N(R.sup.8).sub.2 wherein R.sup.7 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein X represents O or S(O).sub.m ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl; each of which is optionally fused and optionally substituted;Y represents a bond, O, (CH.sub.2).sub.n, O(CH.sub.2).sub.n, (CH.sub.2).sub.n O, or CH(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)O;R.sup.3 represents H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;m represents 0, 1, or 2; andn represents 1, or 2;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in therapy, in particular in the treatment of restenosis, renal failure and pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R, R.sub.1, and R.sub.2, are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, and methods of using, the compounds of formula I, or acceptable salts thereof, for the inhibition of phosphodiesterase (PDE) type IV or the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in a mammal.