Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of new diethylaminoalkoxybenzhydrol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is halogen, trihalomethyl, or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms, andn is 1, 2, 3 or 4,and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof.According to another aspect of the invention, there are provided new compounds of the formula (I), and acid addition and quaternary salts thereof. The compounds can be used for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication and depression syndromes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new pyridine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms,and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they inhibit the microsomal monooxigenase enzyme system of the liver. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of 3-trifluoromethyl- and 2,5-dimethyl-4'-hydroxy-.alpha.-ethyl-benzhydrol. Both compounds have so far been described only as metabolites of corresponding benzhydrol derivatives containing no hydroxyl group. Neither their physico-chemical characteristics nor their manufacturing processes have been disclosed in the known publications.3-Trifluoromethyl- and 2,5-dimethyl-4'-hydroxy-.alpha.-ethyl-benzhydrol are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Accordingly, another aspect of the invention is a pharmaceutical composition containing one of these compounds as active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates to new carbamyloxybenzhydrol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an R.sub.3 --NH--COO-- group;R.sub.3 is alkyl having from one to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having up to 7 carbon atoms, or phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more halogen(s).The compounds of the formula (I) show antilipaemic activity and can therefore be used in therapy for treating hyperlipaemia and coronary diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new piperidine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms; andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms, and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof. According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds. The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they inhibit the microsomal monooxigenase enzyme system of the liver. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new resorcin derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 3 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 3 carbon atoms.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 4-hydroxy-benzhydrols of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen or a 3-trifluoromethyl group, or if R.sub.1 is a 2-methyl group, R.sub.2 is other than a 5-methyl group.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new benzhydrylpiperazine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3, and acid addition salts thereof. According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. More particularly, they inhibit the microsomal monooxigenase enzyme system of liver. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.