Abstract: 3,15-Dilower alkyl prostaglandin E.sub.2 derivatives and 3,15-dilower alkyl prostaglandin D.sub.2 derivatives are disclosed. These compounds have antigastric ulcer activity without undesirable side effects to intestinal organs.

Abstract: A 20-alkoxy-16-alkyl-prostadienoic acid derivative shown by the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## R and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a lower alkyl group,And the pharmacologically acceptable nontoxic salts thereof.The compounds have excellent effects as prostaglandin E.sub.2 and prostaglandin F.sub.2.alpha..

Abstract: An improved process of preparing a 6-alkoxy-substituted penicillin or penicillin sulfoxide is disclosed. This process comprises adding a halogenating agent to penicillin or penicillin sulfoxide while cooling, and then adding an alkali metal alcoholate to the hydrogenation product in the presence of an alcohol corresponding to the alcoholate.

Abstract: Novel indene derivatives represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents lower alkyl, phenylloweralkyl or lower cycloalkyl, and acid addition salts thereof useful as .beta.-receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Pyrazine derivatives by the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. In the above formula, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a lower alkoxy group, a phenyl lower alkoxy group, a phenoxy group, a mercapto group, a lower alkylthio group, a phenyl lower alkylthio group, a phenylthio group, an amino group, a substituted amino group, a lower alkyl group, a carbamoyl group or a sulfamoyl group; R.sup.3 represents a lower alkoxy group; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a phenyl lower alkyl group, or a phenyl group; and A represents a lower alkylene group; said R.sup.4 and A, said R.sup.5 and A, said R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, or said R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: There is provided a process of preparing a prostaglandin E group-containing formulation by adding to a prostaglandin E group at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a thiol compound, a water soluble high molecular weight compound and a water-soluble salt of deoxycholic acid and then subjecting the mixture to lyophilization.

Abstract: Novel 7-(.alpha.-hydroxy-substituted pyridylcarboxamido-.alpha.-phenylacetamido)-3-substituted thiomethyl-.DELTA..sup.3 -cephem-4-carboxylic acid derivatives are disclosed. The compounds of this invention have high water solubility and show excellent antibacterial activities against various strains of Pseudomonas and Proteus.

Abstract: Novel prostaglandin derivatives are provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom and the other of them represents a lower alkyl group; one of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom and the other of them represents a hydroxyl group; and one of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 represents a hydrogen atom and the other of them represents a lower alkyl group.The compounds of this invention have excellent effects as prostaglandin E.sub.2 and prostaglandin F.sub.2.sub..alpha..

Abstract: Novel 1-substituted-1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives, particularly diethyl 1-ethoxymethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-2, 6-dimethyl-1, 4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate are provided. The novel derivatives have cerebral vascular dilator activity with low toxicity.

Abstract: A single phase solid composition wherein one part of a non-aqueous liquid and 0.5-6 parts of calcium lactate hydrate are mixed and heated. The product according to this invention is very stable and can be formed into various kinds of moldings by a simple operation so that it may be applied to many uses.

Abstract: Novel .alpha.-aminomethylbenzyl alcohol derivatives, particularly .alpha.-aminoethyl-3-substituted amino-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol derivatives. The compounds of this invention are useful as bronchodilating agents.

Abstract: N-alkenyltetracycline derivatives, for example, N-(1-methyl-2-.alpha.-naphthylethenyl)tetracycline represented by the formula ##SPC1##The compounds have excellent antibacterial action as compared with tetracycline.

Abstract: There are provided novel 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives, particularly 2,6-dimethyl-4-(3'-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-.beta.-(N-benzyl-N-methylamino)ethyl ester and 5-methyl ester. The 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives are characterized by cerebral vascular dilator activity.

Abstract: A process of preparing a .DELTA..sup.3 -cephalosporanic acid ester derivative which comrises reacting a cephalosporanic acid sulfoxide ester derivative with thionyl halide or a phosphorous halide.The compounds prepared by the process of this invention are useful as intermediate compounds for preparing cephalosporin antibiotics and the compounds themselves are also potential antibacterials.

Abstract: The ampicillin derivatives represented by the general formula ##SPC1##Wherein R represents ##SPC2##Wherein R' represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group and A and B each represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a methyl group, a methoxy group, a nitro group, or a halogen atom and further said B may combine with A on the carbon atom at the position to form ##SPC3##Group (where in Z represents --CH=N-- or --CH=CH-- and an R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a phenyl group, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxyl group, a methylthio group, a trifluoromethyl group, a halogen atom, a nitro group, an acetyl group, an acetamido group, a ethoxycarbonyloxy group, or a methylsulfonyl group and further R.sub.2 and ##SPC4##May form a thiazole, isothiazolo, pyrrolo, furo, or benzo fused ring which may be substituted by an oxo group, a methyl group, or an acetyl group) and the dotted line means an arbitrary double bond, ##SPC5##Wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: N-alkenyltetracycline derivatives, for example, N-[1-methyl-2(2-thienyl)-1-butenyl]tetracycline represented by the formula ##SPC1##The compounds have excellent antibacterial action as compared with tetracycline.

Abstract: The oxofuryl ester derivatives of 6-(.alpha.-amino-phenylacetamido)penicillanic acid, 7-(.alpha.-aminophenylacetamido)-cephalosporanic acid, or 7-(.alpha. -aminophenylacetamide)desacetoxycephalosporanic acid represented by the general formula ##SPC1##Wherein A represents ##SPC2##Wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, said R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form together a 1,3-butadienylene group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an acetoxy group, andMeans a single bond or a double bond, and acid addition salts of them. When those compounds are orally administered, they are readily absorbed by the intestines and show antibacterial activity by splitting their ester bonds. The rate of absorption of the compounds by the intestines are higher and the toxic property of them is less than those of known compounds similar to the above compounds.

Abstract: The penicillin derivatives represented by the formula ##SPC1##Wherein ring A represents a 5- or 6-membered single or fused ring which may contain one or more nitrogen atoms, an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a lower alkyl group, a nitro group, a halogen atom, or an oxo group; and B represents a p-hydroxyphenyl group or a 1,4-cyclohexadien -1-yl group, and their nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts.The compounds are antibiotics having excellent antibacterial activity in particular with respect to the Pseudomonas genus.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of cephalosporanic acid derivatives represented by the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents a univalent group other than a hydrogen atom, said R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be combined to form a divalent group and A represents a divalent group represented by the formulae ##SPC2##Wherein R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a group which does not contribute to the reaction, which comprises heating a penicillin sulfoxide derivative represented by the formula ##SPC3##Wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined above.The cephalosporanic acid derivatives prepared by the process of this invention are useful as a starting material for the preparation of antibacterials.