Abstract: A procedure is described for the preparation of a novel group of alkyl cyanomethyl ergoline-I derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are D-6-alkyl-8-cyanomethylergoline-I derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group of 2-4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of novel 6 substituted derivatives of D-8-ergolin-I-ylacetamide and the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof. The described composition evidences superior antilactation and antinidation characteristics as compared with prior art compounds.

Abstract: Novel N.beta.-substituted 8-.beta.-aminoethylergolin-I derivatives and the acid addition salts thereof are disclosed. The described compositions are prepared by either reductive alkylation or selective reduction of corresponding derivatives containing carbonyl groups.

Abstract: 8-(.beta.-AMINOETHYL)ERGOLINES-I of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group of the general formula R.sup.3 --CO, R.sup.3 being a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1-5 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a phenylalkyl group or a pyridyl group or substituents thereof, and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. Acid addition salts of the described ergolines evidence pharmacological activity in the anti-inflammation and hypotensive fields.

Abstract: .alpha.-D-6-methylergolinyl-8-acetamides of the formula: ##SPC1##Are readily prepared from .alpha.-D-6-methylergolinyl-8-acetic acid azide hydrochloride and amines of the formula R.sub.1 -NH-R.sub.2 and may be converted to their salts with inorganic and organic acids by neutralization. In these formulas, R.sub.1 may be hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.2 may be hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl having 3 or 4 carbon atoms, or lower alkoxycarbonylmethyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 jointly may be divalent alkylene having 4 or 5 C atoms. The salts of most of these bases with physiologically tolerated acids are nontoxic in doses which suppress lactatical and prevent pregnancy in rats when applied orally after copulation. The others, equally non-toxic, extend the effective period of thiopental.

Abstract: A new compound, N-(D-6-methyl-8-isoergoline-I-yl)-N', N'-diethylurea, processes for preparation and purification thereof, and therapeutic uses therefor in mammals.