Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is an optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaromatic radical, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are hydrogen or lower alkyl, X is an alkylene chain containing up to 6 carbon atoms, Y is a valency bond or a >C.dbd.O group and B is an optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaromatic radical, as well as of their pharmacologically acceptable salts for the treatment of blood flow disturbances. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of S- or R-carbazole derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R is an unsubstituted or substituted amino radical and pharmacologically acceptable salts, by either reacting R-(-)-epichlorohydrin (for the S-carbazole derivative); or reacting an S-epoxide derivative of the general formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 is the residue of a substituted sulphonic acid derivative (for the R-carbazole derivative); with 4-hydroxycarbazole and then with ammonia or a substituted amine of the general formula RH, and recovering the compound or converting it to a pharmacologically acceptable salt.The new R-(+)- and S(-)-carbazole derivatives provided by the inventive process have unexpected beta blocking and vasodilatory properties and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions. R-(+)-carbazole derivatives are also useful for the treatment of glaucoma.

Abstract: The present invention provides phenylacetonitrile derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which can be the same or different, are hydrogen or haolgen atoms or alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, amino or acylamino radicals and two adjacent substituents can together also form a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical, A is a radical of the general formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.6 is a straight-chained, cyclic or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical containing 2 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sub.

Abstract: New 1,2,3,4-tetra-hydrocarbazole derivatives of the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R.sup.1 is straight-chained or branched alkyl, and the pharmacologically compatible salts thereof, are markedly effective as inhibitors of adrogenic .beta.-receptors and thus useful for the treatment and prophylaxis of cardiac and circulatory diseases.