Abstract: A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solubilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin.

Abstract: A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solubilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin.

Abstract: A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solubilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin.

Abstract: A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solutilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin.

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: The invention provides substituted allylazetidinone compounds having the formula: ##STR1## and propargyl azetidinone compounds having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.30, X, Y and Q are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2-substituted alkyl-3-carboxy carbapenems having the formula: ##STR1## with R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X and Y defined hereafter as antibiotics and beta lactamase inhibitors produced by a novel Michael addition-elimination reaction of a substituted allyl azetidinone in the reaction shown: ##STR2## with R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Q, X and Y defined hereafter.

Abstract: 7-(substituted)piperazinyl-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids, the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, compositions containing them, processes and intermediates for producing them, and methods of using them to treat bacterial infections in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2-substituted alkyl-3-carboxy carbapenems having the formula: ##STR1## with R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X and Y defined hereafter as antibiotics and beta lactamase inhibitors produced by a novel Michael addition-elimination reaction of a substituted allyl azetidinone in the reaction shown: ##STR2## with R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Q, X and Y defined hereafter.

Abstract: 7-(substituted)piperazinyl-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids, the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, compositions containing them, processes and intermediates for producing them, and methods of using them to treat bacterial infections in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: A nucleophile substituted unsaturated hydrocarbon based compound is prepared by reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthioalkyl, or carboxyalkyl or carboxyalkenyl and X is a leaving group selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, and iodine with a nucleophilic reagent.

Abstract: A nucleophile substituted unsaturated hydrocarbon based compound is prepared by reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthioalkyl, or carboxyalkyl or carboxyalkenyl and X is a leaving group selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, and iodine with a nucleophilic reagent.