Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzodiazepines, acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation and their use in combating diseases, in particular for the treatment of cerebral disorders caused by old age and for the treatment of disorders in learning and memory and amnesia.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of the known 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indoleacetoxyacetic acid which comprises reacting an indolecarboxylic acid of Formula (II) or its derivative with an alcohol of Formula (III). The final product is known to have antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: Pyridoindoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, which is optionally substituted by the radical ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent H or form a bond, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent O, --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O-- or --S--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --S--,R.sub.4 represents H or the ##STR3## or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent O, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are members of an N-containing six-membered ring andR.sub.8 and R.sub.9 represent H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or optionally form, with the N atom, a heterocyclic 5-membered or 6-membered ring, which can optionally also contain a further hetero-atom from the series comprising N, O or S,R.sub.5 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or the group ##STR4## or R.sub.5 and R.sub.3 form a bond, andR.sub.10 and R.sub.11 represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or are members of an N-containing 5-membered or 6-membered ring,R.sub.6 represents H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl andR.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to indole derivatives identified herein by Formula (I) and a method for their preparation.Also included in the invention are compositions containing said indoles and methods for their use as antiphlogistic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indoleacetoxyacetic acid which comprises reacting an indolecarboxylic acid or its derivatives with a compound of the formula HO--CH.sub.2 --CO--O--R.sup.2 in the presence of an inert organic solvent in a temperature range from -10.degree. C. to 80.degree. C., so that the resulting product is essentially free from the dechlorinated bi-product. The product of the process of the invention is a known anti inflammatory agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of the known 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indoleacetoxyacetic acid which comprises reacting an indolecarboxylic acid ester of Formula (II) or its derivative with an alcohol of Formula (III). The final product is known to have antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain new 7,8,9,10-tetrahydrothieno[3,2-e]pyrido[4,3-b]indole compound, to a process for their production and to their use as agents which have an influence on the central nervous system.The ring system according to the invention has not hitherto been described in the literature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indolylacetoxyacetic acid (known to be useful as an antiphlogistic agent) which comprises reacting .alpha.-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-4-methoxyphenylhydrazine hydrochloride or sulphonate with laevulinoyloxyacetic acid and cyclizing the resulting hydrazone to obtain a product free from 1-benzoyl-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indolylacetoxyacetic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetic acid compounds, useful as psychopharmacological agents. Also included in the invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Novel 2-benzopyranone compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl group or a 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamoyl group; and eachR individually is selected from the group consisting of alkylamino and dialkylamino in which one carbon atom in the alkyl moiety may be replaced by an oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom may be replaced by a hydroxyl group which may in turn be esterified with a 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl or 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamoyl group; amino substituted once or twice by alkenyl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl; ora 4- to 7-membered N-containing heterocyclic ring linked through a nitrogen atom and which contains up to 3 hetero atoms, which heterocyclic ring may be substituted by phenyl, alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, wherein the hydroxy group may be esterfied by a 3,4,5-trimethoxy benzoyl or 3,4,5-trimethoxy cinnamoyl group;or a salt of each compound with a physiologically acceptable acid; possess outstanding activity as coronary dilators. Processes for producing such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel 2-benzopyranone compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl group or a 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamoyl group; and eachR individually is selected from the group consisting of alkylamino and dialkylamino in which one carbon atom in the alkyl moiety may be replaced by an oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom may be replaced by a hydroxyl group which may in turn be esterified with a 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl or 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamoyl group; amino substituted once or twice by alkenyl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl; or a 4- to 7-membered N-containing heterocyclic ring linked through a nitrogen atom and which contains up to 3 hetero atoms, which heterocyclic ring may be substituted by phenyl, alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, wherein the hydroxy group may be esterified by a 3,4,5-trimethoxy benzoyl or 3,4,5-trimethoxy cinnamoyl group;Or a salt of each compound with a physiologically acceptable acid; possess outstanding activity as coronary dilators. Processes for producing such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for the production of a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R stands for a benzyl radical or the radical ##STR2## and X is hydrogen or represents one or more substituents, wherein a compound of the formula ##STR3## is condensed with a compound of the formula ##STR4## in which R and X have the meaning indicated, at temperatures of at least 100.degree. C on an inert solvent as reaction medium, with formation of free HCl. The products are useful as intermediates for production of the corresponding indole derivatives wherein R is replaced by hydrogen or --CH.sub.2 COOH, which are antiphlogistically active compounds.

Abstract: [1-(P-CHLOROBENZOYL)-5-METHOXY-2-METHYL-3-INDOLE]-ACETOXYACETIC ACID OF THE FORMULA ##SPC1##Possesses outstanding antiphlogistic activity without the side effects of certain conventional antiphlogistic pharmaceuticals.