Abstract: The use of phenylglyoxylic acids and derivatives thereof in the treatment of ischemic heart disease and the hyperglycemia of diabetes.

Abstract: L- and DL-isomers of compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.1 is alkynyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl, each having from three to seven carbon atoms or alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms which may optionally be substituted by one or more groups selected from hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, phenyl and phenoxy, any such phenyl or phenoxy being optionally substituted with one or more hydroxy, alkyl or alkoxy groups, said alkyl and alkoxy optional substituents having from one to six carbon atoms; provided that R.sup.1 is other than 4-hydroxy-.alpha.-carboxybenzyl or 4-methoxy-.alpha.-carboxybenzyl. Said compounds are useful in treating diseases and conditions characterized by reduced blood flow, oxygen availability or carbohydrate metabolism in the cardiovascular system. The D-isomers of the compounds of formula (II) are substantially inactive in treating such diseases and conditions.

Abstract: A series of unsubstituted and substituted 3-(imidazol-1-ylalkyl)indole compounds has been prepared by reacting the appropriately substituted 3-methylindole starting material with imidazole per se, followed by further reaction with a proper acylating or alkylating agent of choice, if so desired. The resulting indole derivatives are useful in therapy for the treatment at ischaemic heart disease, migraine, transient ischaemic attack and stroke. Typical members include such preferred compounds as 3-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1-methylindole and 3-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-2-isopropylindole, respectively.

Abstract: L- and DL- Phenylglycines of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.1 is NH.sub.2, OH or completes a carboxylic ester group, useful in treating certain cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: L- and DL- Phenylglycines of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.1 is NH.sub.2, OH or completes a carboxylic ester group, useful in treating certain cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: L- and DL- Phenylglycines of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.1 is NH.sub.2, OH or completes a carboxylic ester group, useful in treating certain cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: L- and DL-Phenylglycines of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.1 is NH.sub.2, OH or completes a carboxylic ester group, useful in treating certain cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: L- and DL-Phenylglycines of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.1 is NH.sub.2, OH or completes a carboxylic ester group, useful in treating certain cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: L- and DL- Phenylglycines of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.1 is NH.sub.2, OH or completes a carboxylic ester group, useful in treating certain cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Novel-3-alkyl-9-aminoalkyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazoles having gastric anti-secretory activity are prepared. A typical embodiment is 3-tertiary-butyl-9-(2-pyrrolidino-ethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole.

Abstract: Novel 3-alkyl-9-aminoalkyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazoles having gastric anti-secretory activity are prepared. A typical embodiment is 3-tertiary-butyl-9-(2-pyrrolidino-ethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole.