Abstract: The invention relates to the use of roflumilast for the prophylaxis of or the treatment of emphysema.

Abstract: Organic nitrates, processes for their preparation and their use in the treatment of vascular diseases and in particular in the treatment of angina.The said nitrates correspond to the following formula I:R--CO--(A).sub.n --Y--B (I)in which:R represents, in particular, a sulphur-containing radical and a sulphur-containing amino acid residue; A represents, in particular, a CH.sub.2 group or a substituted amino acid; n is 0 or 1 or greater than 1; Y represents an oxygen atom or an NH group and B represents, in particular, a 1,4:3,6-dianhydro hexitol mononitrate radical, an itol nitrate radical or an inositol radical.The said organic nitrates are prepared by reacting:I. either a thio acid of the type R--COOH, in which R has the same meaning as above, with a derivative of formula II: (A).sub.n --Y--B, in which A, Y, B and n have the same meaning as above,II. or a derivative of formula III: R--CO--(A).sub.

Abstract: Optically active substituted 3-aminosydnonimines of the general formula I ##STR1## and their pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts, wherein R.sup.1 denotes, for example, the radical R.sup.3 (R.sup.4)N-,R.sup.2 denotes the radical 1-methoxyethyl (--CH(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.3), acetoxy-phenyl-methyl (--CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5)O--COCH.sub.3), 1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-ethoxy (--O--CH.sub.3)CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5),R.sup.3 denotes alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) andR.sup.4 denotes for example alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4),possess valuable pharmaceutical properties.

Abstract: Derivatives of tetrahydroquinoline of the formula I ##STR1## and acid addition salts thereof, wherein n denotes 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, R.sup.1 denotes, for example, alkyl, phenyl or pyridyl, R.sup.2 denotes the radical ##STR2## R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another denote, for example, hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl and R.sup.5 denotes, for example, hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, have useful pharmacological properties.

Abstract: 2,5-Dimethylpyrrole derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R denotes alkyl which is substituted by --NH.sub.2, acylamino of the formula--NH--CX--R.sup.1or by an optionally substituted heterocycle having 1 hetero member; or denotes an optionally substituted heterocycle having 1 member, and X and R.sup.1 have the meanings givenand their pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts, their preparation by reaction of amines of the formula IIR--NH.sub.2 (II)with acetonylacetone or by acylating N-aminoalkyl-2,5-dimethylpyrroles, and their use as pharmaceutical active compounds.

Abstract: Substituted 4,5-dihydro-3(2H)-pyridazinones of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R, for example, denotes a radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, for example, denote hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.3, for example, denotes 2-methoxy-ethoxy, 3-pyridyl-methoxy, amino-carbonyl-methoxy, hydroxy-carbonyl-methoxy, methyl-thio, (2-methoxy-ethyl)-amino-carbonyl-methoxy, 3-pyridyl-methyl or 5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl and R.sup.4, for example, denotes hydrogen, have useful pharmacological properties and can therefore be used for the preparation of pharmacological products.

Abstract: 2-(Aminoalkyl)-pyrrole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, R.sup.1 denotes, for example, hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy-carbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl or heteroaryl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote, for example, hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl, arylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonyl or arylenedicarbonyl and n denotes 1, 2 or 3, and their acid addition salts, are used as pharmacological active compounds for combating cerebral aging processes.

Abstract: Optically active substituted 1,4-dihydropyridines of the formula I having calcium antogonistic properties: ##STR1## wherein R denotes alkyl with 1 to 5 C atoms, alkoxy-alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, in the alkoxy part and 2 to 4 C atoms in the alkyl part, dialkylaminioalkyl with a total of 3 to 6 C atoms each of the alkyl groups as substituents on the amino group having 1 to 3 C atoms, or --CH(CH.sub.3)CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 in the optically active (R)-forms,R.sup.1 denotes phenyl which is monosubstituted by cyano, nitro or chlorine or is disubstituted by chlorine, R.sup.2 denotes oxadiazolyl, or an oxadiaxolyl which is substituted by methyl, ethyl, i-propyl, tert.-butyl, benzyl, methylthio, i-propylthio, aminocarbonylthio or methoxymethyl,R.sup.5 denotes alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, and acid-addition salts thereof, and acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: 1,4-dihydropyridines of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl or thienyl, R.sup.2 denotes optionally substituted oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl or thiazolyl and R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen or --COOH, their preparation by a modified Hantzsch synthesis and their use as a calcium-agonist in pharmacy.

Abstract: Tetrahydropyridazinones of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R denotes an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen; alkyl; aralkyl, which is optionally substituted in the aryl part; or acyl, and R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen; alkyl, which can optionally be substituted; or optionally substituted phenyl; and their acid addition compounds, if these can be prepared.The tetrahydropyridazinone derivatives of the formula I according to the invention and their physiologically acceptable salts exhibit useful pharmacological actions.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 4-acyl-piperazine-1-acetamides. These compounds are useful as memory and learning enhancers and for the treatment and prevention of cerebral insufficiency.

Abstract: Aryl-substituted piperazinones and their physiologically-acceptable acid-addition salts have a useful nootropic action. They are administered enterally or parenterally in conventional dosage forms.

Abstract: 1,4-dihydropyridines of the formula I ##STR1## in which R denotes, for example, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3 or cyano, R.sup.1 denotes, for example, an optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl or thienyl, R.sup.2 denotes the radical of a 5-membered, optionally substituted, ring having at least one double bond and at least 2 heteroatoms or heteroatom groups from the series comprising O, N, NH and S, and R.sup.3 denotes, for example, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl, and their acid addition salts, have valuable pharmacological properties.

Abstract: Pharmacologically-active 3-aminosydnonimines (which are optionally substituted in the N.sup.6 -position) and their physiologically-acceptable acid-addition salts are compounded into standard dosage-form medicament compositions and are useful for prophylaxis for and treatment of cardiovascular-system disorders, such as high blood pressure and angina pectoris. The 3-aminosydnonimines are 3-[4-(lower alkoxy)carbonylpiperazin-1-yl]sydnonimines and 3-[N-(lower alkyl)-N-(tetrahydro-3-thienyl S,S-dioxide)]-sydnonimines.

Abstract: Basically-substituted pyridazines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, denote hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, alkoxy-alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkoxy, phenalkoxy, alkanoyl, alkanoylamino and --NH--CO--R.sup.9, R.sup.9 representing morpholino, piperidino or 1-pyrrolididinyl, or an optionally substituted ureido radical, R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen or lower alkyl and W denotes hydrogen, chlorine or bromine; and the acid-addition salts thereof are useful alone or in pharmaceutical preparations for treating cardiac complaints, circulatory complaints and high blood pressure. Several methods for preparing the basically-substituted pyridazines are also provided.

Abstract: Physiologically-acceptable 3-aminosydnonimines of the formula ##STR1## and their pharmacologically-acceptable acid-addition salts, when formulated into medicament dosage forms, are useful for reducing systemic blood pressure, pulmonary artery pressure and left ventricular end diastolic pressure when orally administered to patients in need of such pressure reduction. These compounds are prepared by cyclizing a compound which, in its free-base state, is of the formula ##STR2## to a corresponding product which, in its free-base state, is of the formula ##STR3## and, when R.sup.2 is other than -H, acylating that product.

Abstract: Pharmacologically-active 3-aminosydnonimines (which are optionally substituted in the N.sup.6 -position) and their physiologically-acceptable acid-addition salts are compounded into standard dosage-form medicament compositions and are useful for prophylaxis for and treatment of cardiovascular-system disorders, such as high blood pressure and angina pectoris. The 3-aminosydnonimines are 3-[4-(lower alkoxy)carbonylpiperazin-1-yl]sydnonimines and 3-[N-(lower alkyl)-N-(tetrahydro-3-thienyl S,S-dioxide)]-sydnonimines.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising as pharmacologically active component a 1,2,5-oxadiazole-2-oxide of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the following meaning:______________________________________ R.sup.1 R.sup.2 ______________________________________ 1. CO--NH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 2. COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5 CH.sub.3 3. CO--NHNH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 4. COOH CH.sub.3 5. --NH--COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5 CH.sub.3 6. --NH--COOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 (n) CH.sub.3 7. --NH--COOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 (i) CH.sub.3 8. --NH--COOC.sub.4 H.sub.9 (n) CH.sub.3 9. --NH--COOCH.sub.2 --phenyl CH.sub.3 10. CO--NH.sub.2 CO--NH.sub.2 11. CN CN 12. COOH COOCH.sub.3 13. COOCH.sub.3 COOCH.sub.3 14. COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5 COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5 15. CH.sub.3 CO--NH.sub.2 16. CH.sub.3 COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5 17. CH.sub.3 CO--NHNH.sub.2 18. CH.sub.3 COOH 19. CN CO--NH.sub.2 20. CO--NH--phenyl CO--NH--phenyl 21. CH.sub.3 NH--COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5 22. CH.sub.3 NH--COOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 (n) 23. CH.sub.3 NH--COOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 (i) 24. CH.sub.3 NH--COOC.sub.4 H.

Abstract: Pharmacologically-valuable 3,4-(bis-substituted)-1,2,5-oxdiazole 2-oxides of formula I ##STR1## [wherein R denotes --NHR.sup.1, --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, --NHR.sup.4 OR.sup.2, --NHR.sup.5 COR.sup.6 or ##STR2## R.sup.1 denotes alkyl having from 1 to 6 C atoms or cycloalkyl having 4 to 7 ring C atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote alkyl having from 1 to 4 C atoms, R.sup.4 denotes an alkylene radical of the formula --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --(wherein n denotes 2, 3 or 4), R.sup.5 denotes an alkylene radical of the formula --C.sub.m H.sub.2m -- (wherein m denotes 1, 2 or 3), R.sup.6 denotes --OR.sup.2, --NHR.sup.1, --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 or --NH.sub.2, X denotes --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- or ##STR3## and p is 4, 5 of 6] and their pharmacologically-acceptable acid-addition compounds are prepared by elimination of hydrogen chloride from a hydroxamoyl chloride of the formulaR--CO--C(Cl).dbd.NOH (II)and dimerization.

Abstract: Physiologically-acceptable 3-aminosyndnonimines of the formula ##STR1## and their pharmacologically-acceptable acid-addition salts, when formulated into medicament dosage forms, are useful for reducing systemic blood pressure, pulmonary artery pressure and left ventricular end diastolic pressure when orally administered to patients in need of such pressure reduction. These compounds are prepared by cyclizing a compound which, in its free-base state, is of the formula ##STR2## to a corresponding product which, in its free-base state, is of the formula ##STR3## and, when R.sup.2 is other than --H, acylating that product.