Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for injection which comprises an aqueous sterile solution of a penicillin or salt thereof and from 1 to 10% of benzyl alcohol, a two-pack container or two-part syringe wherein one pack or part contains a penicillin or salt thereof in the form of a dry powder and the second pack or part contains an aqueous solution of benzyl alcohol, such that mixing the contents of the two packs or parts produces an aqueous solution of the penicillin and from 1 to 10% of benzyl alcohol, and a two-pack container or two-part syringe wherein one pack or part contains a penicillin in a solid free acid form, and the second part contains an aqueous solution of benzyl alcohol and substantially one equivalent of a basic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, such that mixing the contents of the two packs or parts produces an aqueous solution of a salt of the penicillin and from 1 to 10% of benzyl alcohol.

Abstract: 1-(3,4-Dialkoxybenzyl)-6,7-dialkoxyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- and 3,4-dihydroisoquinolines wherein the alkoxy groups in the benzyl ring are different from those in the isoquinoline nucleus and one contains from 2 to 6 carbon atoms while the other contains from 3 to 6 carbon atoms are useful in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease. A typical embodiment is 1-(3,4-diethexybenzyl)-6,7-diisopropoxy-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline hydrochloride.