Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.2 ' X, Y, Z, A, B, Q and n are as described herein. Their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and when appropriate, enantiomers, racemates, diastereomers or mixtures thereof or geometric isomer or mixtures thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula I inhibit enzyme carnitine acyltransferase 1 (CAT-1) and are therefore useful in the prevention of injury to ischemic tissue, and can limit infarct size, improve cardiac function and prevent arrhythmias during and following a myocardial infarction.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## Y is O or S, *A is paraphenylene or *--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 1, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, n+s must be at least 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, Het, Aryl, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.8, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.7 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, Het-lower alkyl or aryl, Het is a monocyclic 5- or 6-membered hetero aromatic or a bicyclic heteroaromatic radical containing one or two hetero atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, which radical may be substituted by lower alkyl, halogen or aryl, and the asterisk denotes the point of attachment,and when R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are different, their enantiomers and racemic mixtures thereof, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y and Y' are hydrogen or taken together are O or S, *A is paraphenylene or *----(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(X).sub.s --(CH.sub.2).sub.r ----, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, m is an integer from 0 to 1, s is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when s is 1, n+m must be at least 2, t is an integer from 0 to 10, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or aryl, or one of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen and the other is ##STR2## wherein W is ##STR3## --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --, O, S, or ##STR4## and X.sub.1 is lower alkyl, phenyl unsubstituted or mono-, di- or trisubstituted by lower alkoxy, lower alkyl or halogen, and X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl, R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl or acyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## Y is O or S, *A is paraphenylene or *--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 1, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, n+s must be at least 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl. Het or aryl, *E is ##STR2## or --(CH.sub.2).sub.k -- wherein k is an integer fro 0 to 4. R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## Y is O ir S, *A is paraphenylene or *----(CH.sub.2)n----(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r ----, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 1, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, n+s must be at least 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, Het, aryl, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.8, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.7 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, Het-lower alkyl or aryl, Het is a monocyclic 5- or 6-membered hetero aromatic or a bicyclic heteroaromatic radical containing one or two hetero atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, which radical may be substituted by lower alkyl, halogen or aryl, and the asterisk denotes the point of attachment,and when R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are different, their enantiomers and racemic mixtures thereof, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## Y is O or S, *A is paraphenylene or *--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 1, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, n+s must be at least 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, Het or aryl, *E is ##STR2## or --(CH.sub.2).sub.k -- wherein k is an integer from 0 to 4, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## the asterisk denotes the specific bonding orientation to the piperidine moiety; R.sub.2 is alkylene or --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is 0 to 11; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently, are hydrogen, halogen or lower alkoxy; and HET is pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl or imidazolyl, and salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable acids, are described. The compounds of formula I exhibit insulin lowering activity and are useful as antiobesity agents.

Abstract: A method of treating inflammation which comprises topically administering to the affected area a compound of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, is described.

Abstract: Substituted isoquinolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a lower alkoxy, n is the integer zero or 1, andA is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is phenyl halophenyl, lower-alkylphenyl or lower-alkoxyphenyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are described. The compounds of formula I are useful in the treatment of cerebral and cardiac ischemias.

Abstract: Substituted isoquinolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkoxy, n is the integer zero or 1, and A is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is phenyl, halophenyl, lower-alkylphenyl or lower-alkoxyphenyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are described. The compounds of formula I are useful in the treatment of cerebral and cardiac ischemias.

Abstract: Substituted (10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propyl-1-piperazines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, A, X, m, n and s are as hereinafter set forth,are described. The compounds of formula I, which contain a piperazine moiety combined by an ether linkage to different phenolic moieties, are useful as orally active long lasting antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chlorocitric acids of the formula ##STR1## and stereoisomers, optical antipodes and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to methods of preparation thereof, including intermediates involved therein, and to their use as anorectic agents for the treatment of obesity in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chlorocitric acids of the formula ##STR1## and stereoisomers, optical antipodes and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to methods of preparation thereof, including intermediates involved therein, and to their use as anorectic agents for the treatment of obesity in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chlorocitric acids of the formula ##STR1## and stereoisomers, optical antipodes and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to methods of preparation thereof, including intermediates involved therein, and to their use as anorectic agents for the treatment of obesity in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chlorocitric acids of the formula ##STR1## and stereoisomers, optical antipodes and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to methods of preparation thereof, including intermediates involved therein, and to their use as anorectic agents for the treatment of obesity in mammals.

Abstract: Pyrido[2,1-b]quinazolines of the formulas ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2, R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3, R.sub.3 ', R.sub.4 and R.sub.10 are as hereinafter set forth, and processes for the preparation thereof, are described. The compounds of formulas I and II are useful as agents in the prevention of allergic reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chlorocitric acids of the formula ##STR1## and stereoisomers, optical antipodes and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to methods of preparation thereof, including intermediates involved therein, and to their use as anorectic agents for the treatment of obesity in mammals.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR2## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR4## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy and racemates thereof.There are also disclosed processes and intermediates utilized to produce the end products.The end products have utility as agents exhibiting both .alpha. and selective .beta. adrenergic blocking action.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n-- wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR2## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n-- wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR4## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy and racemates thereof.There are also disclosed processes and intermediates utilized to produce the end products.The end products have utility as agents exhibiting both .alpha. and selective .beta. adrenergic blocking action.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n -wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR2## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is 2 to 20, ##STR4## and R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkoxy and racemates thereof.There are also disclosed processes and intermediates utilized to produce the end products.The end products have utility as agents exhibiting both .alpha. and selective .beta. adrenergic blocking action.