Abstract: This invention provides novel alkane derivatives which are leukotriene antagonists, formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using those derivatives for the treatment of conditions characterized by an excessive release of leukotrienes.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, X and Y are each oxygen, sulphur, sulphinyl or sulphonyl, n is 2 to 6 and Z is 1H-tetrazol-5-yl, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylthio, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphinyl, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphonyl, cyano or thiocyano, provided that when both X and Y are oxygen Z is 1H-tetrazol-5-ylthio, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphinyl, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphonyl or thiocyano; and salts thereof. The compounds in which Z is other than cyano or thiocyano have pharmaceutical activity and inhibit leukotriene action or formation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently selected from H, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.4 --CO and halogen, where R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently selected from H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and optionally-substituted phenyl; R.sub.7 is an alkylene group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, optionally containing a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group; p is 0 or 1; and Z is a 1H-tetrazol-5-yl or a --CN group; and salts thereof, may be prepared by reacting a compound of formula. ##STR2## with a compound of formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 -R.sub.7 are as defined in claim 1, in an organic solvent at a temperature in the range of 40.degree.-120.degree. C.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an N-protecting group, n is 2, 3, 4 or 5, and X is oxygen, sulphur or --CH.sub.2 --, provided that when X is --CH.sub.2 -- n is 0; and salts thereof. The compounds in which R.sup.4 is hydrogen have pharmaceutical activity.

Abstract: This invention provides novel alkane derivatives which are leukotriene antagonists, formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using those derivatives for the treatment of conditions characterized by an excessive release of leukotrienes.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, X and Y are each oxygen, sulphur, sulphinyl or sulphonyl, n is 2 to 6 and Z is 1H-tetrazol-5-yl, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylthio, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphinyl, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphonyl, cyano or thiocyano, provided that when both X and Y are oxygen Z is 1H-tetrazol-5-ylthio, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphinyl, 1H-tetrazol-5-ylsulphonyl or thiocyano; and salts thereof. The compounds in which Z is other than cyano or thiocyano have pharmaceutical activity and inhibit leukotriene action or formation.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are described: ##STR1## in which n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, trifluoromethyl, halo or nitro, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and salts thereof. The compounds are useful in the treatment of immediate hypersensitivity conditions and are prepared by reaction of the appropriate formylquinolone with malonic acid, ylid or phosphonate.

Abstract: Novel hydantoin compounds are described of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is phenyl optionally substituted by up to three radicals selected from the group comprising C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen, 1,3-dioxol-2-yl, hydroxy C.sub.1-4 alkoxy C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, hydroxyl, nitrile, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl or phenoxy optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or halogen;or is thiophene optionally substituted by phenyl or by one or two C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen or taken together represent a chemical bond;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkenyl; andR.sup.4 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, phenyl or benzyl;provided that R.sup.3 cannot be hydrogen when Ar is unsubstituted phenyl and R.sup.4 is n-butyl. The compounds are useful in the treatment of immediate hypersensitivity diseases including asthma.

Abstract: A class of novel 2-oxazolyl ureas and carbamates having anti-allergic activity are described together with methods of making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing the active compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Novel hydantoin compounds are described of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is phenyl optionally substituted by up to three radicals selected from the group comprising C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen, 1,3-dioxol-2-yl, hydroxy C.sub.1-4 alkoxy C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, hydroxyl, nitrile, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl or phenoxy optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or halogen;or is thiophene optionally substituted by phenyl or by one or two C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen or taken together represent a chemical bond;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkenyl; andR.sup.4 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, phenyl or benzyl;provided that R.sup.3 cannot be hydrogen when Ar is unsubstituted phenyl and R.sup.4 is n-butyl. The compounds are useful in the treatment of immediate hypersensitivity diseases including asthma.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations are described, which comprise a hydantoin of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together either represent a C.sub.4-6 alkylene group or a group of formula: ##STR2## where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl or benzyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;provided that R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 cannot both be hydrogen;or R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 taken together represent a C.sub.2-4 alkylene group;associated with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier therefor. The compounds, some of which are novel, are useful in the treatment of immediate hypersensitivity diseases such as asthma.

Abstract: Hydantoin compounds are described of the formula (I) : ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is phenyl, C.sub.1-4 hydroxyalkyl or carboxy C.sub.1-4 alkyl and wherein R.sub.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl. The compounds are useful in the prophylactic treatment of immediate hypersensitivity diseases including asthma.

Abstract: A class of novel 2-oxazolyl ureas and carbamates having anti-allergic activity are described together with methods of making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing the active compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Acylamino heteroaryl compounds in which the heteroaryl nucleus is a 1,2,4-oxadiazole or 1,2,4-thiadiazole nucelus, methods of making the compounds and pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds. The compounds have anti-allergy activity.

Abstract: Acylamino heteroaryl compounds in which the heteroaryl nucleus is a 1,2,4-oxadiazole or 1,2,4-thiadiazole nucleus, methods of making the compounds and pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds. The compounds having anti-allergy activity.

Abstract: Acylamino heteroaryl compounds in which the heteroaryl nucleus is a 1,3,4-oxadiazole or 1,3,4-thiadiazole nucleus, methods of making the compounds and pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds. The compounds have anti-allergy activity.

Abstract: Acylamino heteroaryl compounds in which the heteroaryl nucleus is a 1,3,4-oxadiazole or 1,3,4-thiadiazole nucleus, methods of making the compounds and pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds. The compounds have anti-allergy activity.

Abstract: Oxazoles which are substituted in the 2,4 or 5-position with an N-substituted-acylamino group have anti-allergic activity. Methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the active compounds of the invention and methods of treating asthma utilizing such compounds are provided.

Abstract: Phenylpiperazine derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is benzyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; Q is furan, thiophene, oxazole or thiazole; m is 1 to 3 and n is 0 or 1; and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof are active in the chemotherapy of immediate hypersensitivity conditions such as asthma.

Abstract: A class novel 2,4 or 5-acylamino oxazoles having anti-allergic activity, methods of making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing the active compounds of the invention. The compounds of the invention have been shown to be useful in the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of immediate hypersensitivity diseases including asthma and in the alleviation of status asthmaticus.