Abstract: A method for treating a patient having chronic hepatitis C infection to eradicate detectable HCV-RNA involving a combination therapy using a therapeutically effective amount of ribavirin derivative of formula I and a therapeutically effective amount of interferon-alpha for a time period of from 20 up to 80 weeks.

Abstract: Ribavirin derivatives represented by the formula II, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as well as methods of using the ribavirin derivatives represented by the formula II for the treatment of susceptible viral infections, for example, chronic hepatitis C infections administrating, the ribavirin derivatives being represented by formula II 1

Abstract: 5′-Amino acid esters of ribavirin represented by formula I: wherein R is CH3CH(NH2)—CO—, CH3CH2(CH3)CHCH(NH2)—CO—or H2N(CH2)4CH(NH2)—CO—; preferably R is or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, e.g., trifluoroacetate, tosylate, mesylate, and chloride, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as well as methods of treating patients having susceptible viral infections, e.g., chronic hepatitis C infections by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a ribavirin derivative, alone or in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of interferon-alpha are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic N-cyanoimine compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of formula (1.0) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein a, b, c, d, R.sup.1 -R.sup.8, X and Z are defined herein. Such compounds are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. The compounds are useful for inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells, in a mammals such as a human.

Abstract: The lactic acid?CH.sub.3 CH(OH)CO.sub.2 H! addition salt of the compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein the molar ratio of lactic acid, preferably L-lactic acid, to the compound of formula I is preferably about 1:1, pharmaceutical compositions of the lactic acid addition salt in an aqueous lactic acid carrier suitable for intravenous administration, and methods of using either of them to treat and/or prevent susceptible fungal infections in a host such as a mammal are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two amino acid ester groups (e.g., an amino acid ester group convertible in vivo into a hydroxy group) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two groups convertible in vivo into hydroxy moieties, (e.g., a polyether ester, amino acid ester or phosphate ester) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two polyetyher ester groups (e.g., a polyether ester convertible in vivo into a hydroxy group) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two hydroxy moieties, an ether ester (e.g., a polyetherester or phosphate ester) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two hydroxy moieties, an ether or ester thereof (e.g., a polyether ester, heterocyclic ester amino acid ester or phosphate ester) thereof and the carbon with the asterisk (*) has the R or S absolute configuration or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two phosphate ester groups (e.g., a phosphate ester convertible in vivo into a hydroxy group) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two hydroxy moieties, an ether or ester thereof (e.g., a polyether ester amino acid ester or phosphate ester) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing chiral compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently F or Cl; and E is --SO.sub.2 R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 CH.sub.3 or --CF.sub.3 ; its enantiomer and racemates thereof, useful in the synthesis of tetrahydrofuran azole antifungals. Novel compounds of the formula ##STR2## wherein: X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently F or Cl; B represents --C(O)Q* or --CH.sub.2 OR"; Q* represents a chiral auxiliary group; R" represents a hydroxy protecting group selected from --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --C(O)R.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; and A represents Cl, Br, I or triazolyl; are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds including 1-aryl-1-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofurans such as 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran, and 1-aryl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofurans are disclosed. The corresponding benzo[c]thiophenes, isochromans, and isothiochromans and antifungal pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and methods of using said pharmaceutical compositions to elicit an antifungal response in warm blooded animals having a susceptible antifungal infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds including 1-aryl-1-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofurans such as 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran, and 1-aryl-1-(1H-1,2,4-trizazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofurans are disclosed. The corresponding benzo[c]thiopenes, isochromans, and isothiochromans and antifungal pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and methods of using said pharmaceutical compositions to elicit an antifungal response in warm blooded animals having a susceptible antifungal infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed herein certain substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine compounds which are useful in the treatment of peptic ulcer diseases.

Abstract: There are disclosed herein certain substituted imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine compounds which are useful in the treatment of peptic ulcer diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives which are useful in the treatment of peptic ulcer diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as the active ingredient for treatment and promotion of healing of peptic ulcer disease by virtue of their antisecretory and cytoprotective properties.

Abstract: There are disclosed herein certain 1,2,4-triazolo-[4,3-a]pyridine compounds which are useful in the treatment of peptic ulcer diseases.