Abstract: A series of novel spiro-deteroazolones derived from a 2,3-dihydropryrano[2,3-b]pyridine ring system have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. These compounds are useful in therapy as aldose reductase inhibitors for the control of certain chronic diabetic complications. Typical member compounds include spiro-imides, spiro-oxazolidinediones, spiro-thiazolidinediones and spiro-imidazolidinediones derived from the aforesaid ring system. (4'S) (2'R)-6'-Chloro-2',3'-dihydro-2'-methyl-spiro-[imidazolidine-4,4'-4'H-pyra no[2,3-b]pyridine]-2,5-dione represents a typical and preferred member compound. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Antiparasitic compound of formula (I): ##STR1## The broken line at the 22-23 position representing an optional double bond and eitherR.sup.1 is a H or OH and the double bond is absent or the double bond is present and R.sup.1 is absent;R.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl, or a group of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein X is O, S or --CH.sub.2 --, abc and d are 0-2 and a+b+c+d.ltoreq.5 R.sup.3 is H or MeR.sup.4 is H, OH or 4'-(alpha-L-oleandrosyl)-alpha-L-oleandrosyloxy.The compounds are prepared by fermentation of Streptomyces avermitilis in the presence of an N-alkanoyl cysteamine thioester containing R.sup.2.

Abstract: A device, suitable for use in repairing a lacerated or severed tendon, particularly a hand flexor tendon, having a flat band body with opposite ends of the body designed to anchor connecting sutures. The device also finds applicability in the repair of lacerated or severed ligaments. Also disclosed is a method of repairing a severed tendon by implanting a flat band device suturing together the device and the tendon to effect an anastomosis along approximated ends of the severed tendon. Further disclosed is a method of repairing a lacerated or severed ligament.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for the preparation of large surface area, finely divided precipitated calcium carbonate which comprises introducing carbon dioxide into an aqueous slurry of greater than about five weight percent calcium hydroxide containing an anionic organopolyphosphonate polyelectrolyte, starting the introduction at a temperature above about 7.degree. C. and below about 18.degree. C., continuing the introduction until calcite precipitation is substantially complete and adding a quantity of polybasic acid to the slurry in an amount greater than about 0.3% by weight of the precipitated calcium carbonate. This invention also concerns said large surface area, finely divided precipitated calcium carbonate which has been coated with a fatty acid derivative and polymeric compositions which contain such coated calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Certain substituted 1-phenyl-3-(aminoalkylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones are highly potent gabaergic agents, valuable in the treatment of individuals suffering from schizophrenia or reversing the side effects of a previously or concurrently administered neuroleptic agent; or in the treatment of epilepsy. A wider class of substituted 1-phenyl-3-(aminoalkylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones, together with 1-phenyl-3-(2-pyrrolidinylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones, and homologs thereof, are valuable in the treatment of anxiety.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a carbocyclic, saturated or unsaturated ring; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R and R.sup.4 are each alkyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or a readily hydrolyzable ester group; Y is a bond or a straight or branch alkylene; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic, R.sup.6 CONR.sup.5, R.sup.7 NR.sup.5 CO, R.sup.7 NR.sup.5 SO.sub.2 --or R.sup.8 SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 --where R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or aralkyl; R.sup.6 is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic, heterocyclyalkyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.9 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, aralkyl, alkylene, heterocyclic, heterocyclylalkyl, R.sup.12 CONH--, R.sup.12 SO.sub.2 NH-- or (R.sup.13).sub.2 N--; R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are each hydrogen or alkyl; or R.sup.10 is hydrogen and R.sup.11 is aminoalkyl, imidazolylmethyl, aryl, aralkyl, aralkoxyalkoxy, hydroxyalkyl or methylthioalkyl; or R.sup.10 and R.sup.

Abstract: Acyl derivatives of 2-aminobenzothiazole and alkylated analogs thereof as antitumor agents.

Abstract: A series of novel aryloxyalkylamino- and arylaminoalkylamino-pyridine and imidazole compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the aryl moiety is further substituted by a sulphamoyl or sulphonylamino group or by a ureido or acylamino group located at the para-position of the ring with respect to the aforesaid alkylamino side chain. These compounds are useful in therapy as anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Certain 4-[2-(5-(optionally-substituted-aryl- and heteroaryl)oxazolidin-2-on-3-yl)alkyl]benzoic acids and ester, glycinamide, oxazole and thiazolidinedione derivatives thereof are useful as hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: Novel 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(6,7-disubstituted-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2-y l)quinoline compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and various novel key intermediates therefor. These compounds are useful in therapy as anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias. Preferred compounds include 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2 -yl)quinoline and 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(7-hydroxy-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2 -yl)-quinoline. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Process and intermediates for isopropyl 3S-amino-4-cyclohexyl-2R-hydroxybutyrate and 3S-amino-2R-hydroxy-5-methylhexanoate from R-malic acid. These products are of known utility in the synthesis of certain renin inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is phenyl substituted by halo;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;is hydrogen, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, benzyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, said C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group being optionally substituted by cyano, trimethylsilyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy; and"Het" is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl. The compounds are useful in the treatment of allergic, inflammatory and hypersecretory conditions, and circulatory shock, stroke and thrombosis.

Abstract: Heterocyclicguanidines as 5HT.sub.3 antagonists useful in the treatment of nausea, anxiety, pain, schizophrenia and gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: A method of use of azithromycin or derivatives of azithromycin in the treatment of infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii in mammals is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of treating anxiety-related disorders comprising administering to a human in need of such treatment an amount of the compound (1S-cis)-4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-naphthalenam ine also known by the generic name sertraline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, effective in preventing or alleviating anxiety and the symptoms associated with anxiety-related disorders.

Abstract: A series of novel 3-mono(substituted methyl)- and 3,3-di(substituted methyl)-2-oxo-indoline-1-alkanoic acid compounds have been prepared, including their lower alkyl esters and unsubstituted amide derivatives, as well as the base salts of said acids with pharmacologically acceptable cations. These compounds are useful in therapy as aldose reductase inhibitors for the control of certain chronic diabetic complications. Said oxindole-1-alkanoic acid compounds are of the formulae: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen and X.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; or X and X.sup.1, when taken separately, are each chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, and when taken together are --OCH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n O-- at the 4,5-, 5,6- or 6,7-positions of the molecule wherein n is zero or one; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Triazoles of the formula ##STR1## where R is phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from F, Cl, Br, I, CF.sub.3, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or R is 5-chloro-pyrid-2-yl; and R.sup.1 is H, CH.sub.3 or F; and their pharmaceutically and agriculturally acceptable salts. The compounds are useful as human and agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: 2-Acylaminoalkyl-3-[1-(carboxycycloalkylcarbamoyl)cycloalkyl]propanoic acid derivatives (which may also be viewed as glutaramide derivatives) are useful in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and renal insufficiency, based upon their inhibition of zinc-dependant, neutral endopiptidase.

Abstract: Improved pharmaceutical compositions for the topical administration of a lipophilic, pharmaceutical agent to a human or lower animal subject comprising a safe and effective amount of a pharmaceutical agent, an aqueous solvent system comprising from about 15 to 75% by volume of one or more water miscible solvents, and a compound selected from certain 1-alkylazacycloheptan-2-ones and cis-olefin compounds of the formulaCH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.x CH.dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.y R.sup.3where R.sup.3 is CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 or COR.sup.4 and R.sup.4 is OH or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, x and y are each an integer from 3 to 13 and the sum of x and y is from 10 to 16; and methods for treating disease in a human or lower animal by topical administration of such compositions.