Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the broken line represents an optional double bond; X is O, S, CH.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 ; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl substituted with 1, 2 or 3 halogen atoms; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, substituted phenyl, heterocyclic groups, and substituted heterocyclic groups, said substituted phenyl and substituted heterocyclic groups being substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, trifuluoromethyl, and halogen; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or trifluoromethyl, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of certain 3-substituted 2-oxindole-1-carboxamides and their pharmaceutically acceptable base salts for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the broken line represents an optional double bond; X is O, S, CH.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful in treating inflammation or other prostaglandin or leukotriene mediated diseases.

Abstract: Certain N-(substituted)-1-heteroaryl-oxindole-3-carboxamides wherein the N-substituent is thienyl, furyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, are inhibitors of cycloxygenase and lipoxygenase enzymes and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents in mammals.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent such as piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with 5'-guanylic acid or N-acetyl-L-methionine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of antiinflammatory piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with analgesic acetaminophen, antidepressant doxepin, bronchodilator pirbuterol, minor tranquilizer diazepam, or antihypertensive trimazosin.

Abstract: A series of novel oxyalkyl ether derivatives of various enolic oxicam compounds have been prepared, including certain novel enol oxyalkyl ethers of 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide (piroxicam). These particular compounds are useful in theraphy as prodrug forms of the known anti-inflammatory and analgesic oxicams.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of antiinflammatory piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with analgesic acetaminophen, antidepressant doxepin, bronchodilator pirbuterol, minor tranquilzer diazepam, or antihypertensive trimazosin.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of antiinflammatory piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with analgesic acetaminophen, antidepressant doxepin, bronchodilator pirbuterol, minor tranquilizer diazepam, or antihypertensive trimazosin.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of antiinflammatory piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with analgesis acetaminophen, antidepressant doxepin, bronchodilator pirbuterol, minor tranquilizer diazepam, or antihypertensive trimazosin.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof wherein R is 2-pyridyl, 6-chloro-2-pyridyl, 6-methyl-2-pyridyl or 5-methylisoxazol-3-yl; useful as prodrug forms of the corresponding known oxicam antiinflammatory and analgesic agents, piroxicam, the corresponding 6-chloro-2-pyridyl and 6-methyl-2-pyridylcarboxamides, isoxicam and tenoxicam; methods for their use, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Certain novel p-aminomethylbenzoyl derivatives of 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide and several other closely-related known oxicams have been prepared. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as prodrug forms of the known anti-inflammatory and analgesic oxicams. Preferred member compounds include 2-methyl-4-[4-(morpholinomethyl)benzoyloxy]-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzoth iazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide, 2-methyl-4-[4-(piperidinomethyl)benzoyloxy]-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzoth iazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide, 2-methyl-N-(6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-4-[4-(piperidinomethyl)benzoyloxy]-2H-1, 2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide, 2-methyl-4-[4-(4-methylpiperazinomethyl)benzoyloxy]-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2 -benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide and 2-methyl-4-[4-(pyridiniummethyl)benzoyloxy]-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzoth iazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide chloride. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Certain novel 2-acetoxybenzoyl and ring-substituted .alpha.-arylpropionyl derivatives of 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide and several other closely-related known oxicams have been prepared. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as non-steroidal anti-arthritic agents. Typical member compounds include 4-(2-acetoxybenzoyloxy)-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-ca rboxamide 1,1-dioxide, 4-[.alpha.-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionyloxy]-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2 -benzothiazine-3-carboxyamide N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxyamide 1,1-dioxide, 4-[.alpha.-(3-benzoylphenyl)propionyloxy]-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)-2H-1,2- benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide, "d-4-[.alpha.-6-methoxynaphth-2-yl)propionyloxy]-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)- 2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide" to -- d-4-[.alpha.-(6-methoxynaphth-2-yl)propionyloxy]-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridinyl)- 2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of antiinflammatory piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with analgesic acetaminophen, antidepressant doxepin, bronchodilator pirbuterol, minor tranquilizer diazepam, or antihypertensive trimazosin.

Abstract: Improved antiinflammatory salts of piroxicam with antidepressant doxepin, with bronchodilator pirbuterol or isoproterenol, with H.sub.2 -antagonist inhibitor 2-guanidino-4-(2-methyl-4-imidazolyl)thiazole, with pyridoxine, a member of the vitamin B.sub.6 complex, or with antihypertensive trimazosin.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent such as piroxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with pyridoxine.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent such as prioxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with inositol.

Abstract: A series of 4-(2-hydroxyethylthiomethyl)pyridines and related compounds, and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, having immunoregulatory activity are disclosed. Preferred compounds include 4-(2-hydroxyethylthiomethyl)pyridine itself, as well as 4-(2-hydroxy-1-propylthiomethyl)pyridine, 4-(3-hydroxy-2-butylthiomethyl)pyridine, the acetate esters corresponding to the above compounds, and 4-(2,3-dihydroxy-1-propylthiomethyl)pyridine.

Abstract: A series of 4-(2-carboxymethylthiomethyl)pyridines and related compounds, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are disclosed as having immunoregulatory activity. Preferred compounds include 4-(2-carboxymethylthiomethyl)pyridine [alternatively named 2-(4-picolylthio)acetic acid] and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl esters thereof, and 4-(1-formylmethylthiomethyl)-pyridine [alternatively named 2-(4-picolylthio)acetaldehyde] and bis(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or cyclic acetals thereof. These acids, esters, aldehydes and acetals also have utility as intermediates in the synthesis of the corresponding 4-(2-hydroxyethylthiomethyl)pyridines.

Abstract: The water-soluble ethylenediamine, monoethanolamine and diethanolamine salts of N-(2-pyridyl)-2-methyl-4-hydroxy-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide have been prepared. These novel crystalline salts are useful in therapy as non-steroidal anti-arthritic agents. Methods for preparing these salts from the corresponding acidic starting material and the appropriate amine base are provided.