Abstract: New benzimidazoles correponding to the general formula I ##STR1## are described, in which the pyridazinone ring is attached in the 5- or 6- position of the benzimidazole ring and R.sup.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a straight chained or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, a straight chained or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, an amino group or a nitro group, A denotes a hydrogen atom, a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 denotes a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy group and B denotes a cyano group, a benzoyl group or a phenylsulphonyl group, or A denotes a group of the formula ##STR3## in which m has the value 2 or 3 and n represents an integer from 1 to 6, and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrimidine-thioalkyl pyridine derivatives corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.4, independently of one another, represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, amino or hydroxy groups, R.sub.5 represents a free electron pair or a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, m has the value 0 or 1, the pyrimidine-thioalkyl group being bonded in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring, and to therapeutically compatible acid addition salts thereof. The invention also relates to a process for producing the new pyrimidine-thioalkyl pyridine derivatives and to medicaments containing these compounds.

Abstract: New imidazolylalkyl-guanidine derivatives are described, which by virtue of their agonistic action on histamine-H.sub.2 receptors and in part also due to their additional H.sub.1 -antagonistic receptor activity can be used in the treatment of cardiac diseases, certain forms of hypertension and diseases of arterial occlusion.

Abstract: A new process for the preparation of 2,6-dichlorodiphenylamine derivatives is described, which process provides the desired active compound in a high yield and with a very high degree of purity by a technically simple and realizable procedure.

Abstract: This invention relates to new stereochemically pure and stable adducts of Z-1-(p-.beta.-dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl)-1-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenyl-but- 1-ene and certain solvents which by virtue of their marked antioestrogenic activities may be used for the therapeutic treatment of benign breast diseases and hormone-dependent mammary tumors, in particularly by percutaneous application.

Abstract: A new process for the preparation of the nitroethane derivatives, ranitidine and nizatidine, is described which takes place via intermediate products and enables the said compounds to be prepared with a higher degree of purity. Another advantage is that in contrast to the known processes, it is not accompanied by the liberation of the highly toxic and malodorous compound, methylmercaptan.

Abstract: New 6-oxo-pyridazine derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## which represent new, positive inotropic compounds having a higher and more selective inotropy-increasing activity are described.A process of preparation and the medical use of these substances or of a medicament containing these substances are also described.

Abstract: New benzimidazoles corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## are described, in which the pyridazinone ring is attached in the 5- or 6- position of the benzimidazole ring and R.sup.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a straight chained or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, a straight chained or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, an amino group or a nitro group, A denotes a hydrogen atom, a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 denotes a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy group and B denotes a cyano group, a benzoyl group or a phenylsulphonyl group, or A denotes a group of the formula ##STR3## in which m has the value of 2 or 3 and n represents an integer from 1 to 6, and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds.

Abstract: New dihydropryidazinone derivatives corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## and a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds are described. These compounds are effective positively inotropic substances with an improved therapeutic profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1,4-piperazine compounds corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## which show improved antimycotic activity in relation to the known compounds miconazol and ketoconazol.

Abstract: A new anhydrous crystalline form of prazosine hydrochloride characterized by the following bands in the infra-red spectrum in potassium bromide is described:3445 cm.sup.-1 (2.90 .mu.m),1010 cm.sup.-1 (9.90 .mu.m) (duplet), and768 cm.sup.-1 (13.03 .mu.m).This new form is distinguished by its surprisingly great stability in storage compared with known polymorphous forms of prazosine.

Abstract: New compounds which act on the cardiac circulation and correspond to the general formula ##STR1## and may be used for the treatment of cardiac diseases, in certain forms of hypertension and in diseases of arterial occlusion are described.Methods of preparation for these compounds and medicaments containing these compounds are also described.

Abstract: 1,3,4-Thiadiazole derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## which constitute highly effective inhibitors for histamine-H.sub.2 receptors are described. These compounds in addition have a cytoprotective action.

Abstract: Benzothiazole derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl group or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy group, R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl group, R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, and R.sup.7 represents a formyl group, a carbalkoxy group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.8 denotes a linear or branch chained C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group, or it represents an acyl group of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.9 denotes a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl group, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together represent the group ##STR4## wherein R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 represent the group ##STR5## wherein R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 represent, independently of one another, a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 3,4-Diazole derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## which exert a highly selective action on histamine-H.sub.2 receptors are described. Processes for the preparation of these compounds and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds are also described.

Abstract: A simplified process for the preparation of basically substituted phenylacetonitriles, in particular of verapamil, is described. This process is carried out with fewer stages and higher yields than the known processes according to the state of the art.

Abstract: Special pyrazole derivatives corresponding to the general formula I which have a highly selective action on histamine-H.sub.2 receptors are described. Compared with other drugs known to be effective in their action on histamine-H.sub.2 receptors, these compounds have improved pharmacological properties. A method of preparation of these compounds is also described.

Abstract: Alkanol derivatives corresponding to the general formula IR.sup.1 R.sup.2 N--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q--CH.sub.2 X--CH.sub.2 --Y--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NHR.sup.3 (I)which have a highly selective action on histamine-H.sub.2 receptors are described. Due to this action, these compounds may advantageously be used for treatment of diseases caused by raised gastric secretion.

Abstract: Diamine derivatives corresponding to the general formula IR.sup.1 R.sup.2 N--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q--A--NH--R--NH--B--Q'--(CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 (I)which have a highly selective action on histamine-H.sub.2 receptors and are therefore suitable for use as anti-ulcerative agents are described. Processes for the preparation of these compounds and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new multistage process for the production of 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-[4-(furo-2-yl)-piperazin-1-yl]-quinazoline corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## and physiologically compatible salts thereof, which gives better yields and uses less expensive and more reactive materials than known processes. The intermediate product formed in this process, N"-cyano-N'-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-O-phenylisourea, shows antihypertensive activity on its own.