Abstract: 4,4'-Bridged bis-2,4-diaminoquinazolines of the general formula (I) ##STR1## processes for their preparation and use as agents acting on the potassium channels of the brain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of bisquinolines of the general formula ##STR1## in which the substituents mentioned have the meanings given in the description.The invention furthermore relates to new bisquinolines of the general formula (I), to a process for the preparation of the known and the new bisquinolines, to the use of the new bisquinolines as medicaments, to their use for the preparation of medicaments, and to medicaments comprising them.

Abstract: Dioxo-thiopyrano-pyridine-carboxylic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting appropriate aldehydes with aminocrotonic acid esters and tetrahydrothiopyran-3-one-1,1-dioxide and oxidizing the products thus obtained. The substances according to the invention can be employed as active substances in medicaments. They are selective modulators of the calcium-dependent potassium channels of high conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention provides 2,4'-bridged bis-2,4-diaminoquinazolines of the general formula (I): ##STR1## in which the indicated substituents are as defined in the description. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I), drugs containing said compounds and processes for the preparation of drugs containing said compounds.

Abstract: 4-Phenyl-3-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridine esters are prepared by reaction of benzaldehydes with ketoesters and enamines, if appropriate with isolation of the ylidene intermediate products, or by esterification of corresponding dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids with alcohols.The new 4-phenyl-3-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridine esters can be employed as active compounds in medicaments for the treatment of the central nervous system, in particular as cerebral therapeutics.

Abstract: This invention relates to benzolididene compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 represents the radical ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and denote halogen, cyano, ethinyl, trifluoromethoxy, methylthio, nitro, trifluoromethyl or straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or alkoxy having up to 4 carbon atoms, and one of the substituents optionally represents hydrogen,or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Azaheterocyclylmethyl-chromans of the formula: ##STR1## in which E represents an azaheterocyclyl group selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen or phenyl; andn represents an integer 0-8;and the other substituents are as defined herein;or an optically isomeric form thereof or a salt thereof;are useful to treat anxiety, depression and psychoses.

Abstract: A method of treating psychosis by administering to a patient an azaheterocyclylmethyl-chroman of the formula: ##STR1## in which E represents an azaheterocyclyl group selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen or phenyl; andrepresents an integer 0-8;and the other substituents are as defined herein;or an optically isomeric form thereof or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Azaheterocyclylmethyl-chromans are prepared by reaction of corresponding methylchromans with corresponding azaheterocyclic compounds, optionally with subsequent variation of the substituents. The azaheterocyclylmethyl-chromans can be used as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The application relates to substituted 4-phenyl-6-amino-nicotinic acid derivatives for therapeutic use, to novel active compounds and to their use as cerebrally active agents. The active compounds are prepared by oxidizing appropriately substituted dihydropyridines according to customary methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid esters, some of which are known, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which A and R.sup.1 -R.sup.3 have the meaning given in the description, as medicaments, in particular for treatment of the central nervous system, and new selected active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new compound rac-isopropyl 2-methoxyethyl 4-(2-chloro-3-cyano-phenyl)1,4 -dihydro-2,6-dimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate and its pure enantiomers, processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, in particular for the treatment of cerebral and neuronal disorders, and a new intermediate for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aryl-substituted alkoxycarbonyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-5-carboxylic acid esters, processes for their preparation and their use in medicaments, in particular as agents having a cerebral action.

Abstract: The cyclohexadiene derivatives are prepared by reaction of cyclohexanones with amines and subsequent dehydration. The compounds are effective in the treatment of depression on account of their property of being selective modulators of calcium channel-dependent potassium channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new use of 6-amino-5-nitro- and -5-cyano-1,4-dihydropyridines of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, D and R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 have the meaning given in the description, new 6-acylamino-dihydropyridines, processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments as selective potassium channel modulators, in particular for treatment of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Azaheterocyclylmethyl-chromans are prepared by reaction of corresponding methylchromans with corresponding azaheterocyclic compounds, optionally with subsequent variation of the substituents. The azaheterocyclyl-methyl-chromans can be used as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The cyclohexadiene derivatives are prepared by reaction of cyclohexanones with amines and subsequent dehydration. The compounds are suitable as active compounds in medicaments on account of their property of being selective modulators of calcium channel-dependent potassium channels.

Abstract: 4-Heterocyclyl-substituted dihydropyridines are prepared by reacting appropriate aldehydes with .beta.-keto esters and aminocrotonic acid esters, or by esterifying 4-hetero-cyclyl-substituted dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids. The 4-heterocyclyl-substituted dihydropyridines can be employed in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Aminomethyl-chromans are obtained by alkylation of correspondingly substituted amines or by reductive amination of correspondingly substituted aldehydes. The aminomethyl-chromans can be used as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: 4-Heterocyclophenyl-substituted dihydropyridines ##STR1## are prepared either by reacting suitable aldehydes with amino esters and .beta.-keto esters, or preparing the heterocyclic substituents of the 4-phenyl by cyclization of corresponding amidines or hydrazides, or esterifying dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids, which are already substituted by heterocyclic radicals, with corresponding alcohols. The 4-heterocyclophenyl-substituted dihydropyridines can be employed in medicaments, in particular for treatment of diseases of the central nervous system.