Abstract: Circulation-active dihydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic,R.sup.2 is H, NO.sub.2, CN, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkylsulphonyl, aryl or carboalkoxy,R.sup.3 is alkyl or aryl,R.sup.4 is H or alkyl,X is C.dbd.O or a direct bond, andn is a number from 1 to 20,or physiologically acceptable salts thereof. A synthesis using morpholines or thiomorpholines is also disclosed.

Abstract: Pure enantiomers of 5-nitrodihydropyridine of the formula ##STR1## are mixed, wherein one of the enantiomers has a high vasodilative action and a low negative inotropic activity on heart muscle, the other enantiomer has a low vasoconstrictive action and a high positive inotropic activity on heart muscle, the mixture being high in vasodilative activity and in positive inotropic activity on heart muscle.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid piperazides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is CN or alkyl, preferably methyl,R.sup.2 is H, CN, NO.sub.2 or preferably carboxyalkyl,R.sup.3 is aryl or heterocyclic, andR.sup.4 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or an acyl radical,and physiologically acceptable salts thereof, are circulation active. Novel intermediates are also provided.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a substituent, andR.sup.1 is optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl,exhibit positive inotropic activity on the cardiac muscle, intensifying the contraction power.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihyropyridinecarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, are effective for treating cardiac insufficiency, thromboses, thromboembolisms and ischaemias, for influencing the blood-sugar level and the circulation and as coronary therapeutic agents and anti-arrhythmic agents.

Abstract: Novel 3-nitro-dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkylmercapto, ##STR2## Z is oxygen or sulphur, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy or nitro, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with 2 C atoms of the phenyl ring form the ring ##STR3## X is oxygen or sulphur, A is a hydrocarbon radical with up to 12 C atoms which optionally contains one or two identical or different chain members from the group comprising O, S and CO and/or which is optionally substituted by hydroxyl or aliphatic acyloxy with up to 4 C atoms,R.sub.3 is --O--COR.sub.6, --S--CO--R.sub.6, SH, OH , NH.sub.2, ##STR4## NH--COR.sub.6, COOR.sub.6, NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 or CONR.sub.7 R.

Abstract: Novel chromone-8-aldehydes and thiochromone-8-aldehydes, useful in making pharmaceutically active dihydropyridines, of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl carboxylate, or an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring which optionally has 1-5 identical or different halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylsulphinyl, cyano, hydroxyl, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -monofluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 monofluoroalkoxy or polyfluoroalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 monofluoroalkylthio or polyfluoroalkylthio, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -monoalkylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 dialkylamino substituents,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or 1 to 3 halogen atoms, A represents a single bond, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylene chain or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: Dihydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 can be hydrogen or various halogen or organic radicals,R.sup.4 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical,A is a direct bond, an alkylene chain with 1 to 20 C atoms or an alkenylene chain with 2 to 20 atoms, the chains being optionally interrupted by O or S,X is O or S andY is a direct bond, O, S, -NH- or -N- alkyl with 1 to 8 C atoms,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are useful as cardiotonic agents for improving heart contractility, antihypotonic agents, for lowering the blood sugar level, for detumescing mucous membranes and for influencing the salt and liquid balance.

Abstract: A 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy, halogen, nitro, trifluoromethyl, ##STR2## X is oxygen or sulphur, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, amino or nitro, andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkinyl radical which is optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, amino, mono- and di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, carbo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy and/or nitro, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 -membered cycloalkyl radical, a phenyl radical which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, amino and/or nitro, or a phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl radical, or a carbohydrate radical which is optionally bonded via a C.

Abstract: Novel 1,4-dihydropyridines of the fomula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkylmercapto, ##STR2## in which Z is oxygen or sulphur, andR.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each independently is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy or nitro, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with 2 C atoms of the phenyl ring, form the ring ##STR3## X is oxygen, sulphur or the radical NR.sub.6, R.sub.6 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group,A is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkylene group, it being necessary that at least two C atoms are located in the alkylene chain which connects the carbonyloxy group to X, andR.sub.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which n is 0,1 or 2, andR.sup.1 to R.sup.7 can have a wide variety of meanings, which possess inotropic action, and many of which are new, are useful in increasing the influx of Ca.sup.++ into cells, particularly in combatting coronary and vascular diseases, hypertension swelling in the mucous membranes and diseases involving increased blood sugar or an incorrect salt and fluid balance.

Abstract: The invention includes new 1,4-dihydropyridazine compounds, compositions containing said 1,4-dihydropyridazine compounds and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions. Also included in the invention are methods for preparing the new 1,4-dihydropyridazine compounds.

Abstract: The invention includes, as novel compounds, 1,4-dihydropyridazines and methods for their preparation. Also included are compositions containing said compounds and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions. The compounds of the invention are active as circulation-influencing and spasmolytically active agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1,4-dihydro-pyridazine-3-carboxylic acid derivatives and compositions containing said derivatives. Also included in the invention are methods for the manufacture and use of said compounds and compositions. The derivatives of the invention influence the circulation and have a spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory action.

Abstract: The invention includes novel nitro-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridines useful because of their influence on the circulation. Also included in the invention are methods for the preparation of said novel nitro-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridines, compositions containing them and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to new dihydropyridines which are substituted by an amino group in at least one of the 2- and 6-positions, by a sulphur-containing substituent in the 3-position, by a cyclic substituent in the 4-position and by a carbonyl substituent in the 5-position. The new dihydropyridines are particularly useful as agents which influence the circulatory system. Also included in the invention are procedures for preparation of the new dehydropyridines, compositions containing them and methods for their use.