Abstract: Present invention relates to an improved and commercial process for the preparation of 2-sustituted-2-(6-(substituted)-7-methylbenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl)acetic acid derivatives of formula-I [Formula should be inserted here], wherein R1 is a O-protecting group such as methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, trialkylsilyl, arylmethyl, tetrahydropyran-2-yl, allyl; X is hydroxyl, halogen, mesylate, triflate, tosylate, acetate; Y is oxygen atom, NH or sulfur atom; R2 is C1-C6 alkyl. 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzal-dehyde is selectively protected at C-4 position in the form of an ether compound of formula-XII, oxidized the aldehyde function to get the diol of formula-XIII, and condensed with ethyl glyoxalate under Casiraghi reaction conditions to get the compound of formula-XV. Compound of formula-XV is converted to compound of formula-I by conventional chemistry.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an improved and commercial process for the preparation of lacosamide ((R)-2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropanamide) of formula (I). Present process utilizes high purity crystalline solids of formulae (XXXII) and (XIII) as key intermediates. Lacosamide is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of partial onset seizures in patients aged at least 17 years.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an improved and commercial process for the preparation of lacosamide ((R)-2-acetami-do-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropanamide) of formula (I). Present process utilizes high purity crystalline solids of formulae (XXXII) and (XIII) as key intermediates. Lacosamide is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of partial onset seizures in patients aged at least 17 years.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 4-(tetrazol-5-yl)-quinazoline derivatives of the formula-I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which possess anti-proliferative activity such as anti-cancer activity and are accordingly useful in methods of treatment of the human or animal body. The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of substituted 4-(tetrazol-5-yl)-quinazoline derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound and to its use in the manufacture of medicaments for the production of an anti-proliferative effect in a warm-blooded animal such as man.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a process for the preparation and pharmaceutical usage of dihydrate form of lanthanum carbonate. Present process produces lanthanum carbonate dihydrate (La2(CO3)3.2H2O) free of lanthanum hydroxycarbonate and is stable at ambient condition. Lanthanum carbonate dihydrate exhibit improved performance over standard lanthanum carbonate tetrahydrate in phosphate binding studies. Lanthanum carbonate dihydrate is useful for the treatment of hyperphosphataemia in patients with renal failure.