Abstract: A compound with alpha 1-blocking activity having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --H, --CH.sub.3 or --COCH.sub.3 ; R.sub.2 is --H or CH.sub.3 ; and R.sub.3 is ##STR2## wherein .SIGMA. is --H or one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, --OH and --OCH.sub.3 ; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention to pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of products having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group such as methyl or ethyl,R.sub.2 is a straight or branched cyclopropylmethyl, 2-furyl methyl, benzyl, phenyl or lower alkyl group from C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, tertiary butyl; the NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 group can also represent a nitrogenous heterocyclic compound N(CH.sub.2).sub.n in which n can be any value between 4 and 6.The products are useful in human and veterinary therapy because of their anti-inflammatory, diuretic, bronchodilating, anticholinergic, antispasmodic and antidepressant properties.

Abstract: The present invention to pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of products having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group such as methyl or ethyl,R.sub.2 is a straight or branched cyclopropylmethyl, 2-furyl methyl, benzyl, phenyl or lower alkyl group from C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, tertiary butyl; the NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 group can also represent a nitrogenous heterocyclic compound N(CH.sub.2).sub.n in which n can be any value between 4 and 6.The products are useful in human and veterinary therapy because of their anti-inflammatory, diuretic, bronchodilating, anticholinergic, antispasmodic and antidepressant properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1, R.sub.1 is H or a lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is an unsubstituted phenyl group or a phenyl group substituted by one or more of the same or different substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, chloro, fluoro, trifluoromethyl or a 2-, 3- or 4- pyridyl ring, in the form of a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.The compounds of the present invention are useful in cardiovascular, antiallergy, psychotropic and hypolipidemic therapy.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 branched alkyl group, e.g., an isopropyl group or a tert-butyl group, R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, e.g., a methoxy, an ethoxy or a propoxy group, and X is a CHOH group or a (CH.sub.2).sub.n --group where n=0, 1 or 2 and a process for making this compound are disclosed.This compound is useful in human and veterinary therapeutics.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer between 6 and 11, inclusive; or the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof.The compounds of the present invention and compositions containing the same are useful as antimicrobial agents in the disinfection of healthy or injured skin or mucous or serous membranes.

Abstract: This invention relates to new products of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 =H, OH, OCOCH.sub.3, OSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, branched or unbranched alkyl containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms. R.sub.2 =NHCOR.sub.3, NHCOCH.sub.2 X, NHSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, N(SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3).sub.2, SO.sub.2 N(CH.sub.3).sub.2, SO.sub.2 NHCH.sub.3, SO.sub.2 NCH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2 wherein R.sub.3 is a lower alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and X is NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are both independently lower alkyls containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and ##STR3## is piperidine, pyrrolidine or morpholine. These products can be in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives such as esters, amides, salts. When R.sub.2 contains an amino function, the product can be in the form of an acid salt.These products are prepared from their methyl esters either by reaction between ##STR4## and paramethoxycarbonylbenzoic acid chloride or by means of derivative I such as R.sub.2 is NH.sub.2.

Abstract: This invention relates to quercetin or fisetin derivatives substituted on the oxygen in the 3 position by groups such as lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, methanesulfonyl or paratoluenesulfonyl.The derivatives substituted by methanesulfonyl or paratoluenesulfonyl are obtained from a 3-O-glycoside whose phenol OH groups are blocked in the form of benzoate, and from which the OH in the 3 position is released by the action of concentrated HCl; this OH is esterified by mesityl chloride or paratoluenesulfonic acid chloride, and the benzoate groups are eliminated by soda treatment. The O derivatives substituted by alkyl or cycloakyl are prepared from a suitably substituted acetonitrile or metadiphenol; the resulting derivative reacts with 3,4-dibenzyloxybenzoic acid and the resulting flavone is debenzylated by hydrogenolysis.The derivatives, object of this invention, are useful in preventive or curative therapy of ocular and nervous complications from diabetes and are also useful as hypolipidemic or hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-(2-(4-phenylpiperazinylethyl)anilino)-isobenzofuranones, their method of preparation and their use in the treatment of conditions such as hypertension, and allergies.These compounds are characterized by the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 may be one or more substituents located at the ortho, meta, or para positions selected from the group of H, CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, F, Cl and OCH.sub.3 ; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are H or OCH.sub.3. These compounds are in the form of free bases or their pharmaceutically safe salts. They can be obtained by a reaction between a 2-(phenylpiperazinylethyl) aniline and an aromatic aldehyde having an acid function at the ortho position of the carboxaldehyde function.These derivatives are useful for the treatment of hypertension and allergic conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to new N-(5-aminomethyl-2-oxazoline-2-yl)-N'-phenylureas, the method for producing them and their application in therapy, particularly in treating convulsions, rhythm troubles, ulcerous disorders or inflammatory or edematous conditions.The products of this invention have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent an alkyl radical of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4, or a carbocyclic alkyl radical having 3 or less rings, or a carbocyclic radical having 3 or less rings; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form, with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, a 4 to 7 member heterocycle containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms and 1 or 0 oxygen atoms, said heterocycle can be substituted by R with R being an alkyl radical of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4, allyl, benzyl, pyridyl, phenyl substituted or not by one or more substituents such as halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4, hydroxy, or alkoxy having a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl radical.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 2-amino-5-aminomethyl-2-oxazolines, the method of preparing them, and their pharmacological properties making possible their application in cardiovascular, psychotropic, antiinflammatory antiallergic, antihistamine, antiH.sub.2 therapy.These new products have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent an alkyl radical of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4, or a carbocyclic alkyl radical having less than 4 rings, or a carbocyclic radical having less than 4 rings; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form, with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, a 4 to 7 member heterocycle containing 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, and either 1 or 0 oxygen atoms. This heterocycle can be substituted by R with R being a lower alkyl, allyl, benzyl, pyridyl, phenyl substituted or not by one or more substituents such as halogen, trifluoromethyl, methyl, methoxy, hydroxy.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new triterpenic saponin derived from caulophyllogenin, the process for extracting it from varieties of Chrysanthellum, and its therapeutic use.This saponin is characterized as being the ester of O-.beta.-D-glucosyl-3.beta.-caulophyllogenin and an oligosaccharide comprising two units of L-rhamnose and two units of D-xylose. It is extracted from vegetable matter and purified using pressurized liquid preparative chromatographic techniques.This saponin is useful in human and veterinary therapeutics in phlebology, rheumatology, and traumatology.

Abstract: New compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an unsaturated heterocyclic radical selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is H or one substituent selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.3, halogen, and nitro, are useful as anti-inflammatories and in the oral treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds, exhibiting central nervous system activity, of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen, CF.sub.3, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy and COOH, orR.sub.1 is ##STR2## or R.sub.1 is a heterocycle selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## R.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be identical or different, are H or CH.sub.3 ;R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, which may be identical or different, are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, which may be straight-chained or branched, orR.sub.7 can be H when R.sub.6 is a branched-chain alkyl, orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 can form, with the nitrogen to which they are bonded, a heterocycle selected from the group consisting of ##STR4## R.sub.8 R.sub.9 R.sub.10 and R.sub.11, which may be identical or different, are H, halogen, CF.sub.3, hydroxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or two contiguous members of R.sub.8 R.sub.9, R.sub.10 and R.sub.

Abstract: Acetals and ketals of benzopyran glycosides, prepared by condensing a benzopyran glycoside with a carbonyl compound using a chloroformate ester as condensing agent, show enhanced activity in treating capillary fragility and related pathologies, as well as effectiveness in modifying the evolution of diabetic cataracts.

Abstract: A method for reducing serum lipid levels in humans and animals is provided which comprises administering a hypolipidemically effective amount of p-chlorophenyl 2-(p-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropionate. A hypolipidemic composition is provided which comprises p-chlorophenyl 2-(p-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropionate, as principal active ingredient, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Total serum lipids and serum cholesterol levels are significantly reduced.

Abstract: A plant extract rich in triterpenic constituents obtained from chrysanthellum and containing as principle component a triterpenic saponin derivative of echinocystic acid whose glycoside contains rhamnose, glucose and xylose may be prepared by extraction of chrysanthellum plants. The extract has been shown to have pharmacological activity, especially analgesic, anti-inflammatory, capillaroprotective and anti-ulcer activity.

Abstract: 3-Amino 3H-isobenzofuranones substituted on the nitrogen atom with benzodioxol-1,3, benzodioxane-1,4 or benzodioxane-1,3 rings are described which possess analgesic and anti-edematous properties.