Abstract: Highly effective diuretic antihypertensives, i.e., sulfamoyl-2-benzofurancarboxylic acid derivatives which are classified as loop diuretics with less adverse side-effects and can be administered orally at a daily dosage of 0.5 mg to 200 mg or parenterally at 0.01 mg to 50 mg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the regeneration and stabilization of certain phosphorus-vanadium-oxygen complex catalysts or phosphorus-vanadium-oxygen co-metal complex catalysts, with halogen-containing components and subsequently treating the catalyst with phosphorus compounds. These catalysts are useful for the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane feedstock.

Abstract: The novel (S)-7-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-1, 8-n phthyridine-3-carboxylic acid, lower alkyl esters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are described as well as a method for its manufacture, formulation, and use in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: 4,7-Diacyloxybenzofuran derivatives of Formula I, are disclosed. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, these compounds are useful therapeutic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation, psoriasis and allergic conjunctivitis. The compounds are also useful as analgesics and as cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: The dicarboxylic, heterocyclic and substituted benzoic acid alkylene bridged piperidyl amides and esters are serotonin M antagonists.

Abstract: Novel intermediates and method for the chemical synthesis of N-substituted 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-L-fucitol derivatives are provided. A preferred intermediate is 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-3, 4-O-isopropylidene-L-fucitol which is used to prepare the HIV inhibitor 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-[N-.omega.-methyl caproate]-L-fucitol. These compounds are prepared in a short synthesis from the known compound 2,3-O-isopropylidene-D-lyxono-1,4-lactone or in a multi-step synthesis from D-galactose.

Abstract: 3-7,Diheterabicylo[3.3.1]nonanes and derivatives thereof are disclosed. Their method of preparation and use as antiarrhythmic agents is given.

Abstract: 3-sulfonyl-3,7-diazabicyclo[3,3,1]nonane compounds corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or benzyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form an alkylene chain, andR.sup.4 represents lower alkyl, thienyl, halogen substituted thienyl or a --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sup.5 group, wherein n=0-3 andR.sup.5 is an optionally substituted phenyl group.The compounds are pharmacologically active, particularly in influencing the motility of the stomach.

Abstract: An improved process for the reduction of 2-(2-nitrovinyl)thiophene to form 2-(2-thienyl)ethylamine employs a boron-containing reducing agent, preferably diborane. The 2-(2-thienyl)ethylamine produced by this process is advantageously converted to ticlopidine.

Abstract: A benzylaminoaryl-dihydropyridinelactone compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 -aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio, difluoromethoxy, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarboxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphonyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, or represents a straight-chain, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having up to 10 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulphonyl, halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, pyridyl, thienyl, pyrimidyl, piperidinyl, phenyl or an amino group, where the amino group carries two identical or different substituents from the series comprising C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, phenyl or benzyl,R.sup.3 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 3-Hydroxyazabenzo[b]thiophene derivatives having optionally 2-aryl, 2-aralkyl, 2-alkyl or 2-alkenyl substituents were prepared by, among other methods, ring closure of an appropriately substituted benzylthioalkoxycarbonyl-pyridine. These compounds are found to be useful in the treatment of pain, fever, inflammation, arthritic conditions, asthma, allergic disorders, skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic eczema, cardiovascular disorders, inflammatory disease and other leukotriene mediated diseases.

Abstract: 4-Aryl-2,6-disubstituted-3,5-dicarbamyl-1,4-dihydropyridines and 4-Aryl-2,6-disubstituted-3-alkoxycarbonyl-5-carbamyl-1,4-dihydropyridines as antiallergy and antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: Esters, acetal ethers, thioethers and nitrogen substituted derivatives of certain bicyclic compounds are disclosed which are useful as anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and/or cytoprotective agents and in treatment of hyperproliferative skin disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment employing such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: 4-[Thieno[3,2-c]pyridinyl]-pyridinecarboxylic acid esters as calcium channel modulators, methods of use and pharmaceutical compositions therefor.

Abstract: A series of novel heterobicyclic substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared, including the 3,4-dihydro derivatives thereof, wherein the heterobicyclic ring moiety is an optionally-substituted indolyl, phthalizinyl, benzimidazolyl, imidazopyridinyl, quinolinyl or isoquinolinyl group attached by an nitrogen or carbon atom of said group to the 6-position of the quinolone ring. The optional substituent is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.14 alkyl group located on either of the two heterobicyclic rings and/or an oxo group situated on the heterocyclic portion of said heterobicyclic ring system. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as cardiac stimulants and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. 6-{1(H)-Imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl}-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone represents a typical and preferred member compound. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Processes for preparing bicyclic compounds useful as anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and/or cytoprotective agents are described, together with a process for preparing intermediates thereof.

Abstract: A phenylalanine derivative having the formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen provided that both R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not hydrogen at the same time;C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which may be substituted with hydroxy, hydroxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylmercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, carbamoyl, sulfamoyl, pyridyl, or phenyl which may further be substituted with nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or halogen;C.sub.6 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl which may be substituted with hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;phenyl which may be substituted with halogen, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy C.sub.1 C.sub.4 alkylmercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, hydroxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, sulfamoyl, amidino, pyridylcarbonyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which may further be substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Blood sugar levels are reduced by administration of novel 4-thienyl-dihydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents 1 or 2 halogen atoms, or represents straight-chain, branched or cyclic alkyl with up to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 represents a straight-chain, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical which has up to 15 carbon atoms, is optionally interrupted by one or two oxygen atoms, -N-phenyl or --SO.sub.n -- (n=0, 1 or 2) and is optionally substituted by halogen, phenyl, hydroxyl, cyano, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, pyridyl, piperidino, N-phenylpiperazino, N-methylpiperazino, morpholino or N-benzyl-N-methyl-amino,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, or represents straight-chain, branched or cyclic alkyl which has up to 6 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, amino or amino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, or represents cyano or formyl andR.sup.

Abstract: Bicyclic heterocyclyl containing N-(bicyclic heterocyclyl)-4-piperidinamines having antihistaminic and serotonin-antagonistic properties which compounds are useful agents in the treatment of allergic diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I, ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or, with the proviso, however, that the amino radical is at the 7-position, a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom or, with the proviso, however, that the amino radical is at the 6-position, a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 and R.sub.