Abstract: A pyrimidine derivative of formula (I): wherein: R1 is an optional substituent as defined within; Rx is selected from halo, hydroxy, nitro, amino, cyano, mercapto, carboxy, sulphamoyl, formamido, ureido or carbamoyl or a group of formula (Ib): A—B—C— as defined within; Q1 and Q2 are independently selected from aryl, a 5- or 6-membered monocyclic moiety; and a 9- or 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety; and one or both of Q1 and Q2 bears on any available carbon atom one substituent of formula (Ia) as defined within; and Q1 and Q2 are optionally further substituted; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof; are useful as anti-cancer agents; and processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which Q, X, Z and Ra have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them for treating conditions as hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which Q, X, Z, G.sup.1, G.sup.2, G.sup.3 and G.sup.4 have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Abstract: There are disclosed quinolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or hydrocarbyl. R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently, H, alkyl, various functional groups or alkylenedioxy, X is phenylene optionally bearing a substituent, R.sub.a is (1-4)C alkyl optionally bearing one or more F's, Z is various carboxyl derivatives, useful as angiotensin II antagonists.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which Q, X, G.sup.1, Z and Ra have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: A cephalosporin derivative of the formula I: ##STR1## in which X is S, O, CH.sub.2 or SO, ##STR2## represents one of C-7 acyl groups known in the cephalosporin art, R3 is hydrogen or methoxy, R4 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl or allyl, and R5 is an aromatic heterocyclic ring system which is linked via carbon, and which contains a quaternized nitrogen atom.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, Rz, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful novel compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, X, X.sup.1 and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, n, m, X, Y and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful novel compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful novel compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful novel compounds of the formula I, in which ring B, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel nitrogen derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## (and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts), together with pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The nitrogen derivatives are inhibitors of the catalytic action of renin. The invention further concerns novel processes for the manufacture of said inhibitors.

Abstract: A cephalosporin derivative of the formula I: ##STR1## in which X is ##STR2## represents one of C-7 acyl groups known in the cephalosporin art, R3 is hydrogen or methoxy, R4 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl or allyl, and R5 is an aromatic heterocyclic ring system which is linked via carbon, and which contains a quaternized nitrogen atom.