Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Nitroxyalkylamide compounds having the formula: R.sup.1 --(A).sub.n --CONH--B'--ONO.sub.2 wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted furyl, furyloxy, thienyl, thienyloxy, isoxazolyl, phenoxy, phenylthio or 1,4-dibenzodioxanyl, A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group; B' is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group; and n is 0 or 1. The compounds of the present invention have a desirable vasodilator action for collateral vessels and an anti-anginal action, and are useful as therapeutic agents for treating angina pectoris.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. The compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1-6 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group or a C.sub.1-4 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group substituted by a C.sub.3-6 alicyclic hydrocarbyl group or by a phenyl group, which phenyl group is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogeno or C.sub.1-3 halogenoalkyl group, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, a 5-or 6-membered ring aromatic heterocyclyl group containing one or two heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogeno or C.sub.1-3 halogenoalkyl group, or a group AR wherein A is a straight chain C.sub.1-4 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group terminally substituted by R which is hydrogen, a phenyl group or a 5-or 6-membered ring aromatic heterocyclyl group containing one or two heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, which phenyl or heterocyclyl group R is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogeno or C.sub.1-3 halogenoalkyl group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. The compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents, the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1,2-benzoisoxazole derivative represented by the following general formula (I) or its salt: ##STR1##

Abstract: An anticoagulant agent which comprises, as an active ingredient, an aromatic amidine derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein the group represented by ##STR2## is a group selected from indolyl, benzofuranyl, benzothienyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl and indanyl; X is a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a carbonyl group; and Y is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic moiety or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety optionally having a substituent group, an amino group optionally having a substituent group or an aminoalkyl group optionally having a substituent group.The inventive compound has a high anticoagulant capacity based on its excellent FXa inhibition activity.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents, the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating corneal haze resulting from exposure of the eye to laser irradiation are disclosed. The methods include administration of compositions of wound healing modulators to the eye. Compositions for use in preventing and treating the corneal haze are also disclosed.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Sulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided. The sulfonamides have formula I: ##STR1## in which Ar.sup.1 is a 3- or 5-isoxazolyl and Ar.sup.2 is selected from among alkyl, including straight and branched chains, aromatic rings, fused aromatic rings and heterocyclic rings, including 5-membered heterocycles with one, two or more heteroatoms and fused ring analogs thereof and 6-membered rings with one, two or more heteroatoms and fused ring analogs thereof. Ar.sup.2 is preferably thiophenyl, furyl, pyrrolyl, naphthyl, and phenyl. Compounds in which Ar.sup.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Substitutued heterocyclylisoquinolinium salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders or neurotoxic injuries utilizing them.

Abstract: Dense microspheres can be extracted and purified to substantial homogeneity from mammalian brain tissue, and used in the screening of therapies for potential effectiveness in impeding the formation of amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cerebral amyloidosis. Compounds that, at in-tissue concentrations of 10.sup.-5 M or less, inhibit amyloid formation in a test animal injected intracerebrally with dense microspheres are particularly useful in inhibiting treating cerebral amyloidosis.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. The compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. The compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. The compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: A compound of the formula Het--NR--SO.sub.2 --Ph.sup.2 --A--Ph.sup.1 (COOH)(OH) and tautomic form, salts, solvates, C.sub.1-6 alkyl esters and pharmaceutical compositions of the compound. Ph.sup.1 and Ph.sup.2 are benzene rings with the proviso that carboxy and hydroxy are ortho to one another. Het includes an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring which includes conjugated double bonds and binds to nitrogen in NR. The compound is characterized in that A is a bridge which is stable against reduction because it is not azo, and in that R is hydrogen or lower alkyl.The invention also includes the preparation of the compound and its use as a drug, particularly for treating autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where X is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro,Y is an amino, methylamino or dimethylamino group,Z is a group CHCH.sub.3, CHOCH.sub.3 or NOCH.sub.3,R is hydrogen or alkyl,A is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl or cycloalkyl,B is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl or the group ##STR2## where W is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino, unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl, unsubstituted or substituted aryloxy, arylthio, arylamino or aryl-N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)amino, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylthio, heteroarylamino or heteroaryl-N-(alkyl)amino orA and B, together with the C atom whose substituents they are, are an isocyclic or heterocyclic ring which can also be quinonoid,and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as potassium channel antagonists, particularly Maxi-K channel antagonists, and thus useful in treating Alzheimer's Disease and other cognitive disorders. This invention is also related to a method of making the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which n is one of the integers 1, 2, 3,or 4; m is one of the integers 0 or 1; R is ##STR2## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are inhibitors of dopamine synthesis and release, useful in the treatment of schizophrenia, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to analagous drugs.

Abstract: This invention is directed to certain 2-(alkoxycarbonylamino)- and 2-(alkoxycarbonylimino)benzlmidazole derivatives which are useful in the topical, oral or parenteral treatment of animals suffering from helminth infections.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: X represents oxygen or methylene,n represents 1, 2 or 3,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, aminocarbonyl or hydroxymethyl,R.sub.2 represents: ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined in the description, the isomers thereof and the addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Abstract: Aminoketone derivative compounds containing a heterocyclic ring bonded to an aminoketone moiety and useful as effective ingredients of centrally acting muscle relaxants and pollakiurea curing agents.(+)3-phenyl-5-[2-(1-pyrrolidinylmethyl)butyryl]isoxazole, which has a more remarkable central muscle relaxant action as compared with its racemic modification, can be effectively separated from the racemic modification using optically active 10-camphorsulfonic acid as the agent for the optical resolution.

Abstract: This invention relates to N,N'-disubstituted-N,N'-diacylhydrazines which are useful as insecticides, compositions containing those compounds and methods of their use. This invention also relates to the production of intermediates useful in the production of such compounds.The compounds of this invention may be represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is cyano or H,R.sup.2 is branched alkyl,B is aryl or substituted aryl,R.sup.a is H or a variety of substituents, andZ forms a fused 5-member heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1-6 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group or a C.sub.1-4 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group substituted by a C.sub.3-6 alicyclic hydrocarbyl group or by a phenyl group, which phenyl group is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogeno or C.sub.1-3 halogenoalkyl group, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, a 5- or 6-membered ring aromatic heterocyclyl group containing one or two heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogeno or C.sub.1-3 halogenoalkyl group, or a group AR wherein A is a straight chain C.sub.1-4 aliphatic hydrocarbyl group terminally substituted by R which is hydrogen, a phenyl group or a 5- or 6-membered ring aromatic heterocyclyl group containing one or two heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, which phenyl or heterocyclyl group R is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogeno or C.sub.1-3 halogenoalkyl group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Benzimidazole anthelmintic agents of the formula (I) and their non-toxic salts, wherein R.sup.1, which is in the 5(6)-position, is either H or certain stated substituents, "alk" is a methylene or ethylene group; R.sup.2 is cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, aryl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy) or heteroaryl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy), in which "aryl" means phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphinyl, and C.sub.1 C.sub.4 alkylsulphonyl in which "heteroaryl" means thienyl, furyl or pyridininyl all optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphinyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphonyl; and R.sub.3 is a C.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel naphthazarin antibiotic derivatives having general formula I ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bicyclic heterocyclic derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is an optionally substituted 9-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing 1 or 2 N's and optionally a further N, O or S heteroatom;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1 or (1-3C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;Ar is optionally substituted phenylene or pyridylene;R.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl or (3-4C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.2 --X.sup.2 --A.sup.3 -- which, together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are attached, defines a ring having 5 to 7 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.2 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase.

Abstract: This invention is directed to treatment for increasing the accommodative ability of the eye, for the purpose of decreasing the severity of clinically evident presbyopia, an age-related loss of accommodative ability. The compounds and methods of the invention act by decreasing the tone of parts of the ciliary muscle which act to decrease accommodation, thereby increasing the contractile force of the remaining ciliary muscle, with resultant increased accommodative function.

Abstract: Methods of treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) using a series of isoxazole derivatives that have both 5-HT1A agonist and M1 muscarinic activities, and formulations adapted for the treatment of IBS comprising those derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazoles of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are as defined herein, the 1-, 3-isomer mixtures thereof and the addition salts thereof. The new compounds are useful, in particular, as angiotensin antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## inhibit endothelin, wherein: one of X and Y is N and the other is O; R is naphthyl or naphthyl substituted with R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 ;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen; alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl, any of which may be substituted with Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 ; halo; hydroxyl; cyano; nitro; --C(O)H; --C(O)R.sup.6 ; CO.sub.2 H; --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6 ; --SH; --S(O).sub.n R.sup.6 ; --S(O).sub.m --OH; --S(O).sub.m --OR.sup.6 ; --O--S(O).sub.m --R.sup.6 ; --O--S(O).sub.m OH; --O--S(O).sub.m --OR.sup.6 ; --Z.sup.4 --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ; or --Z.sup.4 --N(R.sup.11)--Z.sup.5 --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 ;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen; alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl, any of which may be substituted with Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of formula: ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein X, Y and Z, which are the same or different, are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted arylalkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxyalkyl, optionally substituted acyloxy, optionally substituted amino, acylamino, nitro, cyano, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3, or --COR.sup.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. The compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano or aminocarbonyl or any one of the following: ##STR2## in which: m is equal to 1, 2 or 3,n is equal to 0, 1 or 2,T represents a CO or SO.sub.2,R.sub.4 or R.sub.5, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen or alkyl or phenyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, phenyl or acyl,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl (optionally substituted by hydroxyl or phenyl) or alkoxycarbonyl,--X--Y.dbd. represents --N--C.dbd., --N--N.dbd.or else ##STR3## represents --O--N.dbd.; to its enantiomers, diastereoisomers and epimers and to its addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid.

Abstract: Certain 1H-indazole-3-acetic acid derivatives, and their pharmaceutically-acceptable esters and salts, are inhibitors of the aldose reductase enzyme, and so are useful in the treatment of diabetic complications.

Abstract: Arthropodicidal compounds, compositions and arthropodicidal use of compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein A, X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, m and n are as defined in the text.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## [in which: either (a) the dotted line ( ) is a single bond; A=is oxygen; and B is a group of formula (II): ##STR2## (in which m is 0 and n is 0 or 1) or (b) the dotted line ( ) is a double bond; A=is said group of formula (II) in which m is 1 and n is 0 or 1; and B is absent; and R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, optionally substituted benzyl or optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or heterocyclic; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, are a hydrocarbon ring fused to the isoxazole ring; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl or optionally substituted phenyl; or R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached together represent an alicyclic amino group]; and salts thereof may be used for the treatment of cerebral circulatory problems and for use as centrally acting muscle relaxants.

Abstract: This disclosure describes novel imidazole compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.6 are described in the specification which have activity as angiotensin II (AII) antagonists.

Abstract: Certain spirocyclic heterocyclic compounds, and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, are inhibitors of the aldose reductase enzyme, and so are useful for the control of diabetic complications.

Abstract: The present invention provides tertiary and secondary amine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are antagonists for alpha-2 adrenoreceptors and which inhibit serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) uptake.

Abstract: [5(6)-(benzisoxa-, benzisothia- or indazol-3-yl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamates of formula (I) wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halo, hydroxy or C.sub.1-4 alkyloxy; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and X is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 or NR.sup.3, said R.sup.3 being hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryl or arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl. The compounds of formula (I) have anthelminthic properties. Compositions containing said compounds as active ingredient, a method of combating helminths, and a process for preparing said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Aryloxypropanolaminotetralins with beta-antagonist activity of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, hydroxy or methoxy and Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group, in optically active or inactive form as well as their acid addition salts are described.A process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula (i) or their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydantoin derivatives, processes for producing said hydantoin derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one of said hydantoin derivatives as aldose reductase inhibitors and novel intermediate compounds in the synthesis of said hydantoin derivatives.The present invention is based on the selection of a hydantoin which is bonded by a sulfonyl group to various substituents at the 1-position of the hydantoin skeleton.The compounds of the present invention have a strong inhibitory activity against aldose reductase. These compounds are extremely useful for the treatment and/or prevention of various forms of diabetic complications based on the accumulation of polyol metabolites.