Abstract: The invention relates to micronized biodegradable particles, processes for preparing them and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new arylsulphonamides of the formula ##STR1## (wherein A, B and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 are as defined in claim 1, the enantiomers, the cis- and trans-isomers thereof where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together represent a carbon-carbon bond, and the addition salts thereof, more particularly for pharmaceutical use the physiologically acceptable addition salts thereof with inorganic or organic bases, if R.sub.6 represents a hydroxy group) which have useful pharmacological properties, particularly antithrombotic activities and thromboxane-mediating activities. Furthermore, the new compounds are also thromboxane antagonists (TRA) and thromboxane synthesis inhibitors (TSH). They also have an effect on PGE.sub.2 production.

Abstract: The invention relates to new hetrazepines of general formula ##STR1## wherein A, Z, n, X, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 have the meanings given in the specification.The new compounds are intended for use in treating pathological conditions and diseases in which PAF (platelet activating factor) is implicated.

Abstract: The invention relates to new arylsulphonamides of the formula ##STR1## (wherein A, B and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 are as defined in claim 1, the enantiomers, the cis- and trans-isomers thereof where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together represent a carbon-carbon bond, and the addition salts thereof, more particularly for pharmaceutical use the physiologically acceptable addition salts thereof with inorganic or organic bases, if R.sub.6 represents a hydroxy group) which have useful pharmacological properties, particularly antithrombotic activities and thromboxane-mediating activities. Furthermore, the new compounds are also thromboxane antagonists (TRA) and thromboxane synthesis inhibitors (TSH). They also have an effect on PGE.sub.2 production.

Abstract: The invention relates to new arylsulphonamides of the formula ##STR1## (wherein A, B and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 are as defined in claim 1, the enantiomers, the cis- and trans-isomers thereof where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together represent a carbon-carbon bond, and the addition salts thereof, more particularly for pharmaceutical use the physiologically acceptable addition salts thereof with inorganic or organic bases, if R.sub.6 represents a hydroxy group) which have useful pharmacological properties, particularly antithrombotic activities and thromboxane-mediating activities. Furthermore, the new compounds are also thromboxane antagonists (TRA) and thromboxane synthesis inhibitors (TSH) They also have an effect on PGE.sub.2 production.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-triazolo-1,4-diazepino-2-carboxylic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl which can optionally be substituted by halogen, preferably Cl or Br, or by hydroxy, cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or the two groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom as a further heteroatom, the second nitrogen atom optionally being substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably a methyl group;R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1,4-diazepines of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 R.sub.3, X and A have the meaning indicated in the specification.The new compounds are intended for use for the treatment of pathological states and diseases in which PAF (platelet activating factor) is involved.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-triazolo-1,4-diazepino-2-carboxylic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1-C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl which can optionally be substituted by halogen, preferably C1 or Br, or by hydroxy, cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or the two groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom as a further heteroatom, the second nitrogen atom optionally being substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably a methyl group;R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-traizolo-1,4-diazepino-2-carboxylic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl which can optionally be substituted by halogen, preferably Cl or Br, or by hydroxy, cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or the two groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom as a further heteroatom, the second nitrogen atom optionally being substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably a methyl group;R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-1,4-diazepines of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.degree., R', Z, X, Y and n have the meanings given in the specification.The new compounds are intended to be used in the treatment of pathological conditions and diseases in which PAF (platelet activating factor) is implicated.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I. ##STR1## wherein A is an anellated and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and Z are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or .alpha.-pyridyl; Y is ##STR2## and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I or II ##STR1## wherein A is an anellated and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and Z are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or is .alpha.-pyridyl; Y is CO, CS or CH.sub.2 ; and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating an individual having a disorder responsive to PAF-antagonist activity by treating the individual with a compound of formula I or II: ##STR1## wherein A is an annealed and optionally substituted benzene or 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; B is an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted phenyl, or is thienyl or .alpha.-pyridyl; and non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a linear or branched alkyl of 4 to 20 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a bivalent radical --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, where n is an integer from 3 to 5, inclusive, and the free bonds of said bivalent radical are attached to adjacent carbon atoms of the phenyl ring; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other, are --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --, where p is an integer from 4 to 6, inclusive,or a non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are useful for treatment and prophylaxis of diseases of the coronaries, for the treatment of hypertension, and for treatment of cardiac arrhythmia, particularly tachycardia.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, --CO--R.sub.2 or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.3,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or (alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)amino, andR.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as bronchospasmolytics.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms; phenyl; mono- or poly-substituted phenyl, where the substituents are halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, lower alkinyl, lower alkinyloxy, lower cycloalkyl, acyl, acyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl, lower alkoxy-lower alkyl or the ring-forming groups (--CH.dbd.CH--).sub.2 or --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- attached to vicinal carbon atoms of the phenyl ring; aryloxy-lower alkyl; (mono- or poly-substituted aryl)-oxy-lower alkyl, where the substituents are halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, lower alkinyl, lower alkinyloxy, lower cycloalkyl, acyl, acyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl, lower alkoxy-lower alkyl or the ring-forming groups (--CH.dbd.CH--).sub.2 or --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- attached to vicinal carbon atoms of the phenyl ring;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or the ring-forming group (--CH.dbd.CH).sub.2 or --(CH.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms; phenyl; mono- or poly-substituted phenyl, where the substituents are halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, lower alkenyloxy, lower alkinyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, hydroxyl, acyl, acyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl, lower alkoxy-lower alkyl or the ring-forming groups (--CH.dbd.CH--).sub.2 or --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- attached to vicinal carbon atoms of the phenyl ring; aryloxy-lower alkyl; (mono- or poly-substituted aryl)-oxy-lower alkyl, where the substituents are halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, lower alkinyl, acyl, acyloxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl or the ring-forming groups (--CH.dbd.CH--).sub.2 or --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- attached to vicinal carbon atoms of the aryl ring;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or the ring-forming group (--CH.dbd.CH ).sub.2 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a linear or branched alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl or alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a divalent group --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, in which n is an integer of from 3 to 5, with the free valences bonded in the o-position relative to one another; andR.sub.3 represents a linear or branched alkyl of from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, with the provisos that R.sub.3 is not tert.butyl when R.sub.1 is ethyl or propyl and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom and that R.sub.3 is not isopropyl when R.sub.1 is propyl and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom,or a non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful for treatment and prophylaxis of diseases of the coronaries, for the treatment of hypertension, and for treatment of cardiac arrhythmia, particularly tachycardia.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or substituents of various types;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or optionally substituted aralkyl of 7 to 14 carbon atoms;R.sub.5 is a heterocycle;D is alkylene of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; andA is hydrogen or acyl;and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as .alpha.- and .beta.-adrenergic receptor blocking agents and antidepressants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is ethyl or isopropyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a bivalent radical --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, where n is an integer from 3 to 5, inclusive, and the free bonds of said bivalent radical are attached to adjacent carbon atoms of the phenyl ring; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other, are --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --, where p is an integer from 4 to 6, inclusive,or a non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are useful for treatment and prophylaxis of diseases of the coronaries, for treatment of hypertension, and for treatment of cardiac arrhythmia, particularly tachycardia.