Abstract: Methods for synthesizing Bisphosphocins use chemical modification of dialcoholic compounds avoiding the use of tetrazole and tertiary butyl hydroperoxide.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are as defined above The compound of formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful in inhibiting phosphodiesterase (PDE) type IV and the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and in the treatment of asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive airways disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis and other inflammatory diseases characterized by phosphodiesterase (PDE) Type IV activity as well as AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases, such as cachexia, involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (1), wherein X is CH or N; Z is CH.dbd.CH or S; A is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH, CH(OH)CH.sub.2, or COCH.sub.2 ; B is a direct link or --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --; or when Z is CH.dbd.CH, B may form a cyclopentane ring fused to the attached benzene ring; Y completes a fused benzo or thienyl ring which is optionally substituted by halo or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; and m is 0 or 1; are antagonists of both PAF and histamine H.sub.1 having utility in the treatment of allergic inflammatory conditions such as allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: A series of imidazo[4,5-c]pyridines which inhibit platelet activating factor (PAF) and also block leukotriene D4 receptors are useful in treating asthma, arthritis, psoriasis, gastrointestinal distress, myocardial infarction, stroke and shock.

Abstract: A method of producing analgesia and treating antiinflammatory disease in a human subject while avoiding proteinuria by administering 6-chloro-5-fluoro-3-(2-thenoyl)-2-oxindole-1-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically-acceptable base salt thereof.

Abstract: Antiinflammatory and analgesic oxindole prodrugs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 are hydrogen, alkyl or halogen and R is methyleneoxyalkanoyl, methyleneoxyalkenoyl or alkenoyl.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: ##STR1## The variables are defined in the specification. The compounds are useful e.g. for the curative or prophylactic treatment of allergic conditions.

Abstract: Intermediates useful in the synthesis of dihydropyridine platelet activating factor antagonists of the formula ##STR1## where R is phenyl or substituted phenyl; R.sup.3 is lower alkyl; Y is 1,4-phenylene and X is 2-alkylimidazopyridyl.

Abstract: Platelet activating factor antagonists of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more substituents selected from nitro, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, fluoro(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphonyl, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl and cyano, or is phenyl fused to a dioxole ring;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together complete a pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino, piperazinyl, N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl)piperazinyl or N-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl)-piperazinyl group;R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sup.1 is CN, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group substituted by one or more substituents selected from C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, aryl or heteroaryl;Z is selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Platelet activating factor antagonists of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more substituents selected from nitro, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, fluoro(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphonyl, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl and cyano, or is phenyl fused to a dioxole ring;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together complete a pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino, piperazinyl, N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl)piperazinyl or N-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl)-piperazinyl group;R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sup.1 is CN, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group substituted by one or more substituents selected from C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, aryl or heteroaryl;Z is selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Platelet activating factor antagonists of formula (I), (II) or (III): ##STR1## where A is optionally substituted benzene, pyridine, naphthalene, quinoline, thiophene, benzothiophene, pyrazole or isothiazole,X is O, S or NHY is 1,4 phenylene or a group of formula ##STR2## R.sup.1 is H or optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,B is an optionally fused 5- or 6-membered ring containing nitrogen atoms,Het is an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen or a pyridine ring, the ring optionally being fused to benzene or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is chlorophenyl, Y is alkylene, X is heterocyclic and Z is a fused ring are useful as antiinflammatory and antiallergy agents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is phenyl substituted by halo;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;is hydrogen, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, benzyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, said C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group being optionally substituted by cyano, trimethylsilyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy; and"Het" is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl. The compounds are useful in the treatment of allergic, inflammatory and hypersecretory conditions, and circulatory shock, stroke and thrombosis.

Abstract: Platelet activating factor antagonists of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more substituents selected from nitro, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, aryl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, fluoro (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphonyl, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl and cyano, or is phenyl fused to a dioxole ring;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together complete a pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino, piperazinyl, N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) piperazinyl or N-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl)-piperazinyl group;orR.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sup.1 is CN, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group substituted by one or more substituents selected from C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, aryl or heteroaryl;Z is selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, aryl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 4-Aryl-2,6-disubstituted-3,5-dicarbamyl-1,4-dihydropyridines and 4-Aryl-2,6-disubstituted-3-alkoxycarbonyl-5-carbamyl-1,4-dihydropyridines as antiallergy and antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: 4-Aryl-3-alkoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-5-carbamyl-2-triazolylalkoxymethyl-1,4-dih yd ropyridines as anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is chlorophenyl, Y is alkylene, X is heterocyclic and Z is a fused ring are useful as antiinflammatory and antiallergy agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R is substituted phenyl, R.sup.1 is alkyl or pyridyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, R.sup.3 is alkoxy, alkylamino, hydroxy or benzyloxy, Y is alkylene and X is heterocyclic as antiallergic and antiinflammatory agents.