Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of 5-chloro-4-{3-[N-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethyl]-N-methylamino]-propylamino-3(2H) pyridazinone of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. An important feature of the invention is using 3,4,5-trichloropyridazone as starting substance of the synthesis.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2H-pyridazine-3-one derivatives of the formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and a process for the preparation of the active ingredient. The novel compounds possess neuroleptic effect and can be used, primarily, for the treatment of schizophrenia. In formula I, R stands for a hydrogen atom or a C1-4, alkyl group, X and Y represent, independently, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group of the formula II, with the proviso that one of X and Y means always a group of the formula II, and then the other one stands for a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, wherein in formula II n has a value of 1 or 2.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of amorphous atorvastatin calcium which comprises dissolving crude atorvastatin calcium in a lower alkanol containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms or a mixture of such alkanols under heating and, after cooling, isolating the precipitated amorphous atorvastatin calcium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of amorphous atorvastatin calcium by recrystallization of crude atorvastatin from an organic solvent which comprises dissolving crude amorphous atorvastatin calcium in a lower alkanol containing 2-4 carbon atoms or a mixture of such alkanols under heating and isolating the amorphous atorvastatin calcium precipitated after cooling. The atorvastatin calcium obtained is a known valuable agent useful in treating hyperlipidemia and hypercholestrolemia.

Abstract: Dolastatin 10, a linear pentapeptide, has shown potent antineoplastic activity profiles against various experimental cancer systems. The synthesis of structural modifications of dolastatin 10 having significant antineoplastic activity against human cancer cell lines has been accomplished; namely antineoplastic tetrapeptide w-amino alkyl amides related to dolastatin 10, which have been found to demonstrate effective antineoplastic activity against various human cancer cell lines. Members of this have demonstrated significant antineoplastic activity against human cancer cell lines. The human cancer cell lines against which the substances of the present invention have yielded the significant antineoplastic activity are: Ovarian OVCAR-3; Central Nervous System (“CNS”) SF295; Renal A498; Lung NCI460; Colon KM20L2 and Melanoma SK-MEL-3.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a novel 8-substituted-9H-1,3-dioxolo-[4,5-h][2,3]benzodiazepine compound of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable quaternary ammonium salts thereof, a process for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition containing a 8-substituted-9H-1,3-dioxolo-[4,5-h][2,3]benzodiazepine compound, and a method of treatment using the pharmaceutical composition. A complete description of the compound of formula I is found in the specification. The compounds of the general formula I possess unique competitive AMPA/kainite antagonist properties making them useful in the treatment of diseases where inhibition of the AMPA/kainite receptors may a favorable effect.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2-(1,2,4-triazole-1-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives of formula (I) having an influence on the heart and the central nervous system, furthermore pharmaceutical compositions containing the above derivatives, and a process for the preparations of the novel compounds.

Abstract: Dolastatin 10, a linear pentapeptide, has shown potent antineoplastic activity profiles against various experimental cancer systems.The design and synthesis of structural modifications of dolastatin 10 having significant antineoplastic activity against human cancer cell lines has been accomplished. Members of this group have demonstrated significant antineoplastic activity against selected human cancer cell lines. Especially: Ovarian OVSCAR-3; Central Nervous System ("CNS") SF295; Renal A498; Lung NCI460; Colon KM20L2 and Melanoma SK-MEL-3.

Abstract: New tetrapeptides bearing modified phenethyl amides are elucidated and syesized and found to exhibit tumor inhibiting effects when measured against the NCI screen for six major types of human cancer and against the murine P388 lymphocytic cell line. The new modified tetrapeptides phenethyl amides are 6(a-k).

Abstract: The synthesis of useful peptides presents a promising approach to new theeutic agents. The Dolastatins, a series of linear and cyclic antineoplastic and/or cytostatic peptides isolated from Indian Ocean sea hare Dolabella auricularia represent excellent leads for synthetic modification.The extraordinary inhibition of cell growth shown by the pentapeptideamides against six major types of human cancer has been presented. The intermediates of these reaction also show anticancer activity against the murine P388 lymphocytic leukemia cell line.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel triazolyl hydrazide derivatives and a process for the preparation thereof.The new triazolyl hydrazide derivatives of the general formula (I). ##STR1## wherein Q represents hydrogen or a heterocyclic group optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; or a group of general formula SR.sup.1, whereinR.sup.1 stands for C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or nitro substitute therefor substituents; or Q represents a group of the formula NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represents hydrogen, straight or branched chain C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl;Z represents hydrogen or a group of the formula (C.dbd.X)--(N--R.sup.4)--NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, whereinX stands for oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each stand for hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.7 stands for hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl-(C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel triazolyl thioamides of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein Q represents hydrogen or a heterocyclic group optionally bearing one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituent(s), or a group of the formula SR.sup.1, whereinR.sup.1 stands for straight or branched chained alkyl group comprising 1 to 6 carbon atom(s), or a group of the formula NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, whereinR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represent hydrogen, straight or branched chained C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl group,Y denotes C.sub.1-4 alkyl optionally bearing one or more hydroxyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy substituent(s), phenyl-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) optionally bearing on the phenyl ring one or more C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s), or phenoxy-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) optionally substituted on the phenyl ring by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl bearing a heterocyclic group containing a nitrogen atom,and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.Furthermore the invention relates to a process for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel triazolo derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, to the use of the said triazolo derivatives for the treatment of diseases and also for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of the said diseases.The new triazolo derivatives of the general formulae (Ia) and (Ib), ##STR1## wherein Q represents hydrogen or a heterocyclic group optionally bearing one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituent(s); or a group of the formula SR.sup.1, whereinR.sup.1 stands for straight or branched chained C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl); or q represents a group of the formula NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, whereinR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represent hydrogen, straight or branched chain C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl);R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 each represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) optionally bearing one or more halogen substituent(s);R.sup.5 and R.sup.