Abstract: The novel compounds of the formulas I and I' ##STR1## wherein F is in 5 or 6 position and ##STR2## wherein in both formulas R is the group --CH.sub.2 OCOOR.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is a straight or branched alkyl containing 1-6 carbon atoms or benzyl, or R.sup.1 is the group ##STR3## wherein n is 1-6 and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as active ingredient, and the use of the compounds in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the synthesis of omeprazole, comprising the steps of reacting 5-methoxy-2-[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methylthio]-1H-benzimida zole with m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid in a methylene chloride solution at a substantially constant pH of about 8.0 to 8.6; extracting the reaction mixture with aqueous NaOH; separating the aqueous phase from the organic phase; and adding an alkyl formate to the aqueous phase, resulting in crystallization of omeprazole.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the formulas I and I' ##STR1## wherein F is in 5 or 6 position and ##STR2## wherein in both formulas R is the group --CH.sub.2 OCOOR.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is a straight or branched alkyl containing 1-6 carbon atoms or benzyl, or R.sup.1 is the group ##STR3## --(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOH or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.3 H wherein n is 1-6 and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as active ingredient, and the use of the compounds in medicine.

Abstract: The novel compound 5-fluoro-2[[(4-cyclopropylmethoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimid azole and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as active ingredient, and the use of the compound in medicine.

Abstract: The novel compound 4-fluoro-2-[[(4-methoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as active ingredient, and the use of the compound in medicine.

Abstract: 5-Chloro-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as an intermediate, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compound as active ingredient, and the use of the compound in medicine.

Abstract: The novel compound 5-fluoro-2[[(4-cyclopropylmethoxy-2-pyridinyl) methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as active ingredient, and the use of the compound in medicine.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Cl is in 5 or 6 position and whereby R is the group --CH.sub.2 OCOOR.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is a straight or branched alkyl containing 1-6 carbon atoms or benzyl,or R.sup.1 is the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n ##STR2## --(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOH or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.3 H wherein n is 1-6 and physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as active ingredient, and the use of the compounds in medicine.

Abstract: Novel salts of omeprazole with Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, Mg.sup.2+, Ca.sup.2+, Ti.sup.4+, N.sup.+ (R.sup.1).sub.4 or ##STR1## as cation; processes for their preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such salts and their use in medicine.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula IIIa ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a and R.sup.4a are the same or different and are hydrogen, an alkyl, alkoxy optionally completely or predominantly substituted by fluorine or chlorine, halogen, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --COR, --COOR, aryl, aryloxy or arylalkoxy group, or adjacent groups R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a and R.sup.4a together with the adjacent carbon atoms in the benzimidazole ring form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered monocyclic ring or a 9-, 10- or 11-membered bicyclic ring, which rings may be saturated or unsaturated and may contain 0-3 heteroatoms selected from N and O and which rings may be optionally substituted with 1-4 substitutents selected from alkyl groups with 1-3 carbon atoms, halogen preferably F or Cl, alkylene radicals containing 4-5 carbon atoms giving spiro compounds, or two or four of these substituents together form one or two oxy groups ##STR2## whereby if R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and its salts; process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and their use in medicine to affect gastric acid secretion and provide gastrointestinal cytoprotection.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula IIIa ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a and R.sup.4a are the same or different and are hydrogen, an alkyl, alkoxy optionally completely or predominantly substituted by fluorine or chlorine, halogen, --CN, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --COR, --COOR, aryl, aryloxy or arylalkoxy group, or adjacent groups R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a and R.sup.4a together with the adjacent carbon atoms in the benzimidazole ring form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered monocyclic ring or a 9-, 10- or 11-membered bicyclic ring, which rings may be saturated or unsaturated and may contain 0-3 heteroatoms selected from N and O and which rings may be optionally substituted with 1-4 substitutents selected from alkyl groups with 1-3 carbon atoms, halogen perferably F or Cl, alkylene radicals containing 4-5 carbon atoms giving spiro compounds, or two or four of these substituents together form one or two oxy groups ##STR2## whereby if R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3, a process for their preparation, and their use as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutically useful compounds, e.g. substituted benzimidazoles containing a pyridine radical, i.a. omeprazole.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3, a process for their preparation, and their use as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutically useful compounds, e.g. substituted benzimidazoles containing a pyridine radical, i.a. omeprazole.

Abstract: Ortho-para-substituted phenoxy-hydroxypropylamines having the general formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, R.sup.2 is alkoxyalkyl or alkylthioalkyl, and R.sup.3 is halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkoxymethyl, or alkoxy are disclosed, as are methods for their preparation.Pharmaceutical preparations are prepared whose active ingredients include at least one of the newly discovered phenoxy-hydroxypropylamine compounds. Therapeutically effective doses of these preparations selectively block the .beta.-receptors of the heart making them useful in treating heart diseases in animals including humans.