Abstract: Pyridine derivatives useful for preventing or treating peptic ulcers, pharmaceutical preparations and methods of treating peptic ulcers are described.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives useful for preventing or treating peptic ulcers, pharmaceutical preparations and methods of treating peptic ulcers are disclosed.

Abstract: A pyridine compound having the formula is disclosed and useful to treat the peptic ulcer. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different are each a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogenated lower alkyl group, or a halogen atom, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 which may be the same or different are each a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, X is a group represented by the formula --S--, a group represented by the formula ##STR2## or a group represented by the formula ##STR3## and n is an integer of 1 to 6, provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are not simultaneously hydrogen atoms when n is 1.

Abstract: Naphthalene derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group; R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroaryllakyl group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxyl group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group; R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and m is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 2 useful in treating autoimmune diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: A new benzodioxole derivative has a substituent in the phenyl ring which is a carboxyalkylthioalkyl or the like and is effective to treat a liver disease.

Abstract: A cephalosporin derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group, and A is selected from: a group of the following formula: ##STR2## where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different lower alkyl group, R.sub.4 represents a substituted lower alkyl or amino group;a group which may be substituted and which is represented by the following formula: ##STR3## where R.sub.5 represents a lower alkyl group; or a group of the following formula: ##STR4## where R.sub.5 is as defined above, R.sub.6 represents a hydroxyl lower alkyl or carboxyl group, or its pharmacologically acceptable salt, and a process for preparing the same, as well as an antibacterial agent containing the same.

Abstract: A naphthalene derivative having the formula is new and useful for medicine. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group;R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroarylalkyl group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxyl group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group;R.sup.5 represents a group of the formula, --OR.sup.7, (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A new benzodioxole derivative has a substituent in the phenyl ring which is a carboxyalkylthioalkyl or the like and is effective to treat a liver disease.

Abstract: A pyridinium salt is useful as an antiulcer and is defined by the following formula. It includes a sulphenamide compound and a pyridinium compound. J is benzoimidazole, K is --S-- or --SSR, Z is hydroxy or oxyalkyl.

Abstract: A pyridinium salt useful as an antiulcer agent, defined by formula (I) is disclosed. It includes a sulphenamide compound and a pyridinium compound. J is benzimidazole, K is --S-- or --SSR-- and Z is hydroxy or alkoxy.

Abstract: A naphthalene derivative having the formula is new and useful for medicine. ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group;R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroarylalkyl group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxy group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group;R.sup.5 represents a group of the formula, --OR.sup.7, (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A new benzodioxole derivative has a substituent in the phenyl ring which is a carboxyalkylthioalkyl or the like and is effective to treat a liver disease.

Abstract: A 3-propenylcephem derivative of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a fluoro-substituted lower alkyl group or a cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, and A represents a cyclic or an acylic ammonio group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, exhibiting excellent anti-bacterial activities against both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria; Process for the preparation thereof; Anti-bacterial composition; Intermediate for the 3-propenylcephem derivative; and Process for the preparation of the intermediate.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives useful for preventing or treating peptic ulcers, pharmaceutical preparations and methods of treating peptic ulcers are described.

Abstract: Described herein is a cephem derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n stands for 1 or 2, Y stands for CH or nitrogen atom, R.sub.1 represents a lower hydrocarbon group or a carboxyl-substituted, a carbamoyl-substituted, or a cyclopropyl-substituted lower alkyl group, and R.sub.2 denotes hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group, a hydroxy-substituted lower alkyl group, or carbamoyl group. The derivative is useful as an antibacterial composition. Also described herein are processes for the production of the derivative, antibacterial composition, intermediate of the derivative and process for the production thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is a cephem derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n stands for 1 or 2, Y stands for CH or nitrogen atom, R.sub.1 represents a lower hydrocarbon group or a carboxyl-substituted, a carbamoyl-substituted, or a cyclopropyl-substituted lower alkyl group, and R.sub.2 denotes hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group, a hydroxy-substituted lower alkyl group, or carbamoyl group. The derivative is useful as an antibacterial agent. Also described herein are processes for the production of the derivative, antibacterial composition, intermediate of the derivative and process for the production thereof.

Abstract: A 3-propenylcephem derivative of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a fluoro-substituted lower alkyl group or a cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, and A represents a cyclic or an acylic ammonio group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, exhibiting excellent anti-bacterial activities against both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria; Process for the preparation thereof; Anti-bacterial composition; Intermediate for the 3-propenylcephem derivative; and Process for the preparation of the intermediate.

Abstract: A 3-propenylcephem derivative of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a fluoro-substituted lower alkyl group or a cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, and A represents a cyclic or an acylic ammonio group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, exhibiting excellent anti-bacterial activities against both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria; Process for the preparation thereof; Anti-bacterial composition; Intermediate for the 3-propenylcephem derivative; and Process for the preparation of the intermediate.

Abstract: Described herein is a cephem derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n stands for 1 or 2, Y stands for CH or nitrogen atoms, R.sub.1 represents a lower hydrocarbon group or a carboxyl-substituted, a carbamoyl-substituted, or a cyclopropyl-substituted lower alkyl group, and R.sub.2 denotes hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group, a hydroxy-substituted lower alkyl group, or carbamoyl group. The derivative is useful as an antibacterial agent. Also described herein are processes for the production of the derivative, antibacterial composition, intermediate of the derivative and process for the production thereof.

Abstract: A novel 4-cyanopiperidine derivative, which is represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X means a halogen atom, or an acid addition salt thereof, is prepared by reacting N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-carbamoylpiperidine or an acid addition salt thereof with a dehydrating and halogenating agent; or by reacting 4-cyanopiperidine or a salt thereof with a compound represented by the following general formula (IV):X--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --Y (IV)wherein X has the same meaning as defined above and Y denotes the same halogen atom as X or another halogen atom. The derivative is useful as intermediate for synthesis of quinuclidine derivative which is in turn useful as intermediate for the production of medicines, chemicals, etc.