Abstract: An optically active form of the quinazolinone derivatives represented by the general formula (1): [wherein Y represents a phenyl group or C2-C7 alkyl group; E represents —CH? or nitrogen atom; and R represents a C1-C4 alkyl group and so on], or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, has a selective antagonism for the M3 muscarinic receptor and depressant action on the frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions, and it is useful for the treatment of pollakiuria and urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Hydrates of N-[1-butyl-4-[3-[3-(hydroxy)propoxy]-phenyl]-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl]-N?-(2,6-diisopropyl-4-aminophenyl)urea hydrochloride of the formula: are quite excellent in stability than amorphous one and are more preferable for medicaments.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (1): wherein m and n are independently an integer of 0 to 4, and m+n=4; L is cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aromatic group, or substituted aromatic group; Y is aryl or substituted aryl; R is hydrogen, alkyl, etc.; R31, R32, R33, R34, R35 and R36 are the same or different and are selected, if two or more exist, independently from hydrogen, alkyl, etc., or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the same, which exhibits ACAT inhibitory activity, and is useful as an agent for treatment of hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: An optically active form of the quinazolinone derivatives represented by the general formula (1): [wherein Y represents a phenyl group or C2-C7 alkyl group; E represents —CH? or nitrogen atom; and R represents a C1-C4 alkyl group and so on], or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, has a selective antagonism for the M3 muscarinic receptor and depressant action on the frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions, and it is useful for the treatment of pollakiuria and urinary incontinence.

Abstract: A compound given by general formula (1): [wherein T represents oxygen or sulfur atom, Y represents alkyl, cycloalkyl group, etc., ring W represents benzene ring, etc., R1 and R2 represent independently hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group, etc., and R3 represents hydrogen atom, alkyl group, etc. Z represents a group given by formula: {wherein A1 and A2 represent independently hydrogen atom, alkyl group, etc. and G represents straight chain alkylene having 1-6 of the carbon number, etc.} or a group given by formula: {wherein n represents 0, 1 or 2, ring E represents 4-8 membered saturated heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen atom(s), and A3 represents hydrogen atom, alkyl group, etc.}], its prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is an antagonist against muscarinic receptor that is useful as anticholinergic medicaments, and therefore it is useful as pollakiuria or urinary incontinence remedy.

Abstract: A process for preparing a pyridone derivative (4), which comprises reacting the compound (1) with a hypochlorite or a hypobromite or with lead tetraacetate to give the compound (2), and reacting the compound (2) with the compound (3). Said process is preferably especially from the standpoint of safety. wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, etc.; Y1 is hydrogen, alky, substituted alky, etc.; Y2 and Y3 are indenpently hydrogen, halogen, etc.; and L is alkyl, substituted alkyl, etc.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): wherein Ring A is substituted or unsubstituted pyridine ring, Y is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, etc., R1 is hydrogen, or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, etc., R2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R3 is lower alkyl, Z is 1) —D1—Q [D1 is direct bond or divalent C1-8 hydrocarbon, etc., Q is hydroxy, carboxyl, etc.], or 2) —D2M—E—W [D2 is direct bond or divalent C1-8 hydrocarbon, etc., M is oxygen, sulfur, etc., E is direct bond or divalent C1-8 hydrocarbon, etc., W is hydroxyl, carboxyl, etc.], or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the same, which exhibits acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyl transferase (ACAT) inhibitory activity, and is useful as an agent for treatment of hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: A process for preparing a pyridone derivative (4), which comprises reacting the compound (1) with a hypochlorite or a hypobromite or with lead tetraacetate to give the compound (2), and reacting the compound (2) with the compound (3). Said process is preferably especially from the standpoint of safety.

Abstract: A process for preparing a pyridone derivative (4), which comprises reacting the compound (1) with a hypochlorite or a hypobromite or with lead tetraacetate to give the compound (2), and reacting the compound (2) with the compound (3). Said process is preferably especially from the standpoint of safety. wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, etc.; Y1 is hydrogen, alky, substituted alky, etc.; Y2 and Y3 are indenpently hydrogen, halogen, etc.; and L is alkyl, substituted alky, etc.

Abstract: LDL receptor gene expression promoters containing a 1,2,4-triazine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl or heterocycle; R.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl, aralkyl, 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocycle, alkyl, or alkenyl; X is O, S or NR.sup.4 ; R.sup.3 is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl, aralkyl, 5- to 6-membered aromatic heterocycle, alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl, provided that when X is NR.sup.4, then it may form an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycle, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which can increase the expression dose (the amount of mRNA) of LDL receptor gene, and thus increase the amount of LDL receptor, and reduce the serum cholesterol level, and are useful in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: Naphthyridine derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ring A is substituted or unsubstituted pyridine, X is --N(R.sup.2)--CO--(R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, etc.), Z is a direct bond, --NH--, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylene, or --CH.dbd.CH--, Y is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aromatic group or substituted aromatic group, etc., B is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aromatic group or substituted aromatic group, or an acid addition salt thereof, these compounds having acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyl transferase inhibitory activity, and being useful as an agent for prophylaxis or treatment of hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and related diseases thereof.

Abstract: This invention is to provide quinazolinone derivatives, and their acid salts and quaternary ammonium salts, having an effect of preventing or treating diseases caused by calcium ion overload in cells, such as ischemic heart disease, ischemic cerebral disease and ischemic renal disease, and their usage. The quinazolinone derivatives are represented by the formula: ##STR1## typically, T represents an oxygen atom; Y represents a phenyl or cyclohexyl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen or chlorine atom; R.sup.

Abstract: A novel 2-pyridylthiazolidin-4-one derivative represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein Ar denotes an aryl group unsubstituted or substituted with a halogen atom or with a lower alkoxy group; X denotes a straight-chain or branched-chain lower alkylene group or a single bond; R denotes a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, cycloalkyl, acyloxy, di(lower alkyl) amino, hydroxyl or aryl group, or denotes an aryl group substituted with a lower alkoxy group; and Py denotes a pyridyl group, and the acid addition salt thereof, which have an excellent platelet activating factor antagonsm.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 is a free or an esterified carboxyl group, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## (R.sup.a and R.sup.b are each independently a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group, a benzyl group, a phenyl group, a phenyl group substituted with a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, or, when taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to which they are attached, they represent a 5 to 7 membered saturated heterocyclic group, Y.sup.1 is a group of the formula: ##STR3## (R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group), ##STR4## (R.sup.6 is as defined above), ##STR5## R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a protected hydroxyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, when taken together, mean a shingle linkage to from a double bond between the carbon atoms which they are linked, R.sup.3 is a hydroxyl group or a protected hydroxyl group, R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 is a free or an esterified carboxyl group, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## (R.sup.a and R.sup.b are each independently a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group, a benzyl group, a phenyl group, a phenyl group substituted with a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, or, when taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to which they are attached, they represent a 5 to 7 membered saturated heterocyclic group), Y is a group of the formula: ##STR3## (R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group) or ##STR4## (R.sup.6 is as defined above), R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a protected hydroxyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, when taken together, mean a single linkage to form a double bond between the carbon atoms which they are linked, R.sup.3 is a hydroxyl group or a protected hydroxyl group, R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.