Abstract: This invention relates to new aminopiperazine derivatives having the potentiation of the cholinergic activity and represented by the general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, aryl, ar(lower)alkoxy or a heterocyclic group, each of which may be substituted with halogen,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,R.sup.3 is cyclo(lower)alkyl, aryl or ar(lower)-alkyl, each of which may be substituted with halogen,A is ##STR2## or lower alkylene, and Y is ##STR3## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to processes for the preparation thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted arylamines and heteroarylamines, their preparation process and the pharmaceutical composition containing them. Said substituted amine is in accordance with the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are optionally substituted alkyl radicals or form with N an optionally substituted piperazine or piperidine cycle, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent a hydrogen atom or an organic radical, Y represents CR.sup.6 or N and R.sup.5 is an optionally substituted benzothiophenyl, benzofuranyl or naphthyl radical.These amines can be used in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of nervous depression or for stimulating vigilance.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the meanings given in the description, their preparation and use in plant protection, the protection of materials and in the field of human and veterinary medicine.Formula (I) gives a definition of the compounds which can be prepared by analogous processes, for example from suitable benzothiophene derivatives by oxidation.

Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula depicted below, ##STR1## where the parameters m, n, p, q, X and R are as defined in the specification, as being useful as antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns an isochromane derivative having the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is one to four substituents independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl (1-4 C), alkoxy (1-4 C), halogen, or CF.sub.3, or as two adjacent substituents together a methylenedioxy group;R.sub.2 is one to four substituents independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl (1-4 C), alkoxy (1-4 C), halogen, or CF.sub.3, or as two adjacent substituents together a methylenedioxy group;R.sub.3 is one to four substituents independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl (1-4 C), alkoxy (1-4 C), halogen, or CF.sub.3, or as two adjacent substituents together a methylenedioxy group;R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen or alkyl (1-4 C);A is a bond or an alkylene or alkylidene group with 1-6 carbon atoms;B is an alkylene or alkylidene group with 1-6 carbon atoms when Y is a bond, or B is an alkylene group with 2-6 carbon atoms when Y is a group selected from O, S, or NR.sub.5 ;X is CH or N; andR.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is an aromatic ring, B is a cyclic moiety fused to Ar of 5-7 members, X and Y are bridging groups, Q is a nitrogen containing heterocycle, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H, substituted or unsubtituted C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, N(R).sub.2, halogen, CF.sub.3 or R.sup.5 and R.sup.1 is H or an aryl group.

Abstract: Substituted benzhydryl 2-hydroxypropyl piperazine derivatives and methods of synthesis of the derivatives are described. The substituted benzhydryl 2-hydroxypropyl piperazine derivatives are useful as cardiotonic agents.

Abstract: 7-(substituted)piperazinyl-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids, the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, compositions containing them, processes and intermediates for producing them, and methods of using them to treat bacterial infections in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compounds of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, which comprises reacting a monosubstituted piperazine of the formula ##STR2## with an alkyl halide containing compound of the formula ##STR3## in water with a reagent to neutralize the hydrohalic acid and refluxing the mixture under conditions which are suitable to effect the coupling of said monosubstituted piperazines with said alkyl halide containing compound.

Abstract: Novel 1-piperazinyl-2-butenes and -2-butynes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating psychoses utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Amine represented by the following formula (1), or their acid addition salts or their quaternary ammonium salts. ##STR1## The amines of formula (1) or their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts or quaternary ammonium salts are useful for the treatment and prevention of heart diseases of animals, particularly arrhythima, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris and heart failure and psychoneurological diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is each --R.sup.5, --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.5 or --C.tbd.C--R.sup.5, wherein R.sup.5 is optionally substituted aryl or aromatic heterocyclic; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, cyano or --R.sup.5 ; X is oxygen or sulfur; A is 1,4-piperazin-1,4-diyl or a 1,4-homopiperazin-1,4-diyl; B' is alkylene, carbonyl, thiocarbonyl, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; and R.sup.4 is optionally substituted phenyl and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have valuable PAF antagonist activity, and may be prepared by reacting a compound containing the piperazine or homopiperazine part of the molecular with a compound containing the other part of the molecule.

Abstract: A compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, or --S--; R.sup.1 is CH.sub.3 or OCH.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 is hydroxy or carboxy which may be optionally esterized or amidated; R.sup.3 is H or a lower alkyl; and n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new diastereomer ester compound which is useful as an intermediate in the making of an optically active 3,4-dihydro-3,4-epoxy-2H-1-benzopyran compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, acyl, lower alkyl or --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.10, --COR.sup.7 or OR.sup.13 ; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy or halogen; R.sup.5 and R .sup.6 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R.sup.7 is hydroxy, lower-alkoxy or NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; X and Y are, independently, >CR.sup.14 R.sup.15, --O--, --S--, >SO.sub.2 or >NR.sup.18 ; R.sup.10 and R.sup.18 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl or acyl; M is --C(R.sup.11)=C(R.sup.12)--, --CONH-- or --NH--CO--; R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl, R.sup.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## are disclosed. These compounds have potassium channel activating activity and are useful, for example, as cardiovascular agents, especially as antiischemic agents.

Abstract: Benzo[b]pyran derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## with E--D equal to CH--CHOH or C.dbd.CH;X equal to oxygen or sulfur;Y equal to oxygen, sulfur, SO, SO.sub.2 or NR.sup.9 ;R.sup.1 equal to CN, NO.sub.2, Hal, alkoxycarbonyl, SO.sub.1-2 -alkyl or SO.sub.1-2 -aryl;R.sup.2 equal to H, OH, alkoxy, alkyl, Hal, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 ;R.sup.3 /R.sup.4 equal to alkyl;R.sup.5 /R.sup.6 equal to alkyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.1-6 COO-alkyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.1-6 CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.0-6 COOH, (CH.sub.2).sub.1-6 CO-alkyl, CO.sub.2 -alkyl, alkylmercaptoalkyl, alkylsulfi(i)(o)nyl, hydroxyalkyl, mercaptoalkyl, aminoalkyl, N-(di)-alkylaminoalkyl or (CH.sub.2).sub.f Ar with f equal to zero-3;R.sup.7 /R.sup.8 equal to hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, and m equal to zero-2are outstanding antihypertensives and spasmolytics. Preparation processes and use are described.

Abstract: Novel 1-piperazinyl-2-butenes and -2-butynes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating psychoses utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Certain hexane and heptane amines including geometric and stereoisomers, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The aromatic amines (I), alkyl amines (II), bicyclic amines (III). ##STR1## cycloalkyl amines (IV), aromatic bicyclic amines (V), hydroquinone amines (VI), quinone amines (VII), amino-ethers (VIII) and bicyclic amino ethers (IX) are useful as pharmaceutical agents for treating a number of conditions including spinal trauma, mild and/or moderate to severe head injury, etc. Also disclosed is a method of treatment using the 3,4-dihydrobenzopyrans (XI).

Abstract: Substituted six-membered benzo-fused heterocycles of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which: X=0, NH, S.fwdarw.(O).sub.n (n=0 or 2);R.sub.1 is phenyl, phenyl substituted by methoxy, hydroxy, chlorine, fluorine, diethylaminoethoxy, phenoxy, 2-methyl-4-thiazolyl, 2-amino-4-thiazolyl, phenyl, amino, nitro, terbutyl, carboxymethyl, acetamido, dimethyltriazenyl, benzoyl, hexyl, undecyl, trifluoromethyl, carbamoyl; or R.sub.1 is trifluoromethyl, pyridyl-2,pyridyl-4;R.sub.2 is H, methoxy, hydroxy; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are methoxy, hydroxy, fluorine or form a fused benzene ring;CR.sub.5 R.sub.6 R.sub.7 is carboxymethyl, --CH.sub.2 --PO.sub.3 H,--CH.sub.2 --PO(oET).sub.2, 4-methylpiperazinyl, aminomethyl,3-4-5-trimethoxyphenylaminomethyl, acetyl, bromoacetyl, hydroxyethyl, acetoxyethyl, mercaptomethyl, acetylthiomethyl, methoxy-carbopnylthiomethyl, --CH--CONH.sub.2, ##STR2## substituted thiazolyl, subsituted furanone, imidazo(1,2-a)pyridinyl, indolizinyl, or R.sub.4 and R.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of formula:R.sub.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Hetin which R.sub.1 represents a residue of formula ##STR1## X represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical, Y represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy radical,Z represents an alkyl radical,n is equal to 2 or 3,Het represents a substituted piperidino (substituted at the 4-position with a 1-indenylidene, 1-indenyl or 1-indanyl radical or with a chain --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --R.sub.2 or .dbd.CH--R.sub.2), substituted 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-1-pyridyl (substituted at the 4-position with a chain --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --R.sub.2),m is equal to 1 or 2, andR.sub.2 represents an optionally substituted 2- or 3-indolyl radical, a 1- or 2-indanyl, 1- or 2-indenyl, an optionally substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-2-yl radical, a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-3-quinolyl radical, an optionally substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-naphthyl radical or a 1-indolyl radical, their preparation and medicinal products containing them.

Abstract: Renin inhibiting compounds containing a single .alpha.-amino acid of the formula: ##STR1## and analogs thereof which inhibit the substrate-cleaving acting or renin, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, processes for producing the compounds and methods of treating hypertension which employ the novel renin inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed are .DELTA..sup.9(11) -steroids (VI) and amino substituted steroids (XI) which contain an amino group attached to the terminal carbon atom of the C.sub.17 -side chain, more particularly amino steroids (Ia and Ib), aromatic steroids (II), .DELTA..sup.16 -steroids (IIIa and IIIb), reduced A-ring steroids (IV), .DELTA..sup.17(20) -steroids (Va and Vb) and .DELTA..sup.9(11) -steroids (VI) which are useful as pharmaceutical agents for treating a number of conditions.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is S, O, or NR' where R' is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl; n is 0-2; and B is H, --COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or amide thereof, --CH.sub.2 OH or an ether or ester derivative, or --CHO or an acetal derivative, or --COR.sub.1 or a ketal derivative where R.sub.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.3 where m is 0-4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds are disclosed having the formula ##STR1## and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful, for example, as cardiovascular agents and especially as anti-ischemic agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hexitol derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q represents a formula selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein a represents NH, O or S;each of b, c and d independently represents CH or N;each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, trifluoromethyl, aryl, lower alkanoyloxy, amino, lower alkylamino, lower alkanoylamino, lower alkanoyl, aroyl, halogen, nitro, (CH.sub.2).sub.m OR.sup. 7, (CH.sub.2).sub.m SR.sup.7, (CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 R.sup.7 where R.sup.7 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl and m represents an integer of 0 to 3;each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represents hydrogen or lower alkyl;U represents >N-- or ##STR3## W represents a single bond, --O-- or --S--; X represents ##STR4## wherein each of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 independently represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxyl, lower alkanoyloxy, nitrile or phenyl; or Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are combined together to form oxygen;each of Y.sup.3 and Y.

Abstract: Benzofuran derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 and X have the meanings stated in the description, and therapeutic agents containing these derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is an aromatic ring, B is a cyclic moiety fused to Ar of 5-7 members and Q is a nitrogen containing heterocycle, are antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: Benzopyran derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## are disclosed. The compounds are therapeutic active compounds.

Abstract: New benzopyran derivatives of general formula (I) in which:R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a hydroxy, alkyloxy, nitro, amino, alkylsulphonamido or acylamino radical,R represents(1) radical ##STR1## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, being H, halogen, OH, alkyl, alkyloxy, NH.sub.2, alkylsulphonamido or NO.sub.2, or(2) a radical ##STR2## n being 0 or 1, R.sub.4 being H, alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl and Q is acyl, alkylsulphonyl or ##STR3## Y being --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and Z being a single bond, --CH.sub.2 -- or --NH--, or(3) a radical ##STR4## n being 0 or 1, m being 0 or 2, X being C or N (if n=0), W being a bond or --NH-- and AR being pyridyl, indolyl, quinolyl, 2-alkylquinolyl or phenyl optionally substituted with R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, provided that n=0 when X equals N, or(4) a radical of general formula: ##STR5## R.sub.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is 1-adamantyl, 3-methyl-1-adamantyl, 3-noradamantyl, unsubstituted or substituted-2-indolyl, 3-indolyl, 2-benzofuranyl and 3-benzofuranyl wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy and halo; R.sup.2 is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, benzyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl or pyrazinyl, wherein the substituents are selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl and halo; R.sup.3 is H or lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; n is the integer 0 or 1; m is the integer from 2 to 5; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (RS)-2-(2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-4,6,7-trimethylbenzofuranyl) acetic acids and 2-(2,3-dihydro-5-acyloxy-4,6,7-trimethylbenzofuranyl) acetic acids and esters thereof, the process for producing them and their relevant therapeutical use as mucoregulators and antiischemic agents.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted piperazine compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of all enantiomeric and diastereoisomeric forms possible of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, and alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, one of A and B being ##STR2## and the other being ##STR3## R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Z is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or branched alkylene of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 0 to 5, Y is selected from the group consisting of naphthyl, indenyl, heterobicyclics and heteromonocyclic containing 5 to 6 ring members, all optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, halogen, --OH, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.

Abstract: A saturated heterocyclic carboxamide derivative of the following general formula (I) and salts thereof which have platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonizing activity.

Abstract: New benzopyran derivatives of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, nitro, amino, alkylsulphonamido, bis(alkylsulphonyl) amino or acylamino,X is nitrogen or a >CH-radicalR is a radical of formula: ##STR2## in which A denotes a single bond or methylene or, when X is nitrogen, A may denote carbonyl, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are identical or different, are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, amino, alkylsulphonamido, bis(alkylsulphonyl)amino, acylamino, sulphamoyl or cyano, or, when they are adjacent, together form a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy radical, or elseR is pyridyl or 2(2H)-benzimidazolonyl if X denotes >CH--, andR' and R" are identical and are hydrogen or alkyl, their isomeric forms and mixtures thereof, and their acid addition salts, can be used as antiarrhythmic and antifibrillation agents.

Abstract: Fungicidal substituted 2-phenyl-2,2-difluoroethylthiolcarbonates of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkoxycarbonyl, alkylthioalkoxycarbonyl, halogenoalkoxycarbonyl, cyanoalkoxycarbonyl, alkenoxycarbonyl, alkynoxycarbonyl and cycloalkyloxycarbonyl, or represents cycloalkylalkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, or represents phenyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent the butadiene-1,4-diyl radical,R.sup.3 represents alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkylthioalkoxy, fluoroalkoxy, cyanoalkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, cycloalkyloxy and cycloalkylalkoxy, or represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 represents alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cyanoalkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, a process for producing the same and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as active ingredient.

Abstract: A piperazine derivative represented by the following formula or a salt thereof: ##STR1## which is useful for curing cerebro-vascular disease and post-cerebro-vascular disease.

Abstract: Diseases caused by platelet activating factor are prevented and treated by administration to a subject of a therapeutically effective amount of a piperazine compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: 7-(substituted)piperazinyl-1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids, the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, compositions containing them, processes and intermediates for producing them, and methods of using them to treat bacterial infections in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) antagonists which comprise the compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is an optionally substituted phenyl or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; X is methylene group, carbonyl group or thiocarbonyl group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently a lower alkyl group, and their salts are excellent in absorption from the intestinal canal.Among the compounds of the formula (I), those wherein A is an optionally substituted 2,3-dihydro-1-benzoxepin-4-yl group are novel compounds and exhibit excellent PAF antagonism.

Abstract: Benzo-fused cycloalkane and oxa- and thia-cycloalkane trans-1,2-diamine compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A, B, C, D, n, X, Y, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined in the specification, e.g., trans-3,4-dichloro-N-methyl-N-[2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-5-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetra hydronaphth-1-yl]benezeneacetamide, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, are useful as analgesics and/or diuretics.

Abstract: The present invention provides lankacidin derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and procedures for the production thereof. The lankacidin derivatives [1] show excellent antimicrobial activities and thus can be used for prophylaxis and treatment of infectious disease in animals.

Abstract: Falvone-3-carboxylic acid compounds corresponding to the Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, or etherified or esterified hydroxy, and Z--R.sup.6 stands for a basically substituted alkoxy or amino group, as well as processes and intermediate products for their production. The compounds exhibit inflammation-inhibiting pharmacological activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to new acetamides derived from 2,3-dihydro-3-phenyl-2-benzofuranone, of general formula I ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen or halogen atom,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, each denote a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a benzyl radical optionally substituted with a halogen atom, with an alkoxy radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or with an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a 3,4-methylene-dioxybenzyl radical, or form, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, a 4-morpholinyl radical or a 1-piperazinyl radical.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-3-benzofuranyl)acetic acid compounds of general formula I: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl radical optionally substituted with a halogen atom or with an alkoxy radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen or halogen atom, a hydroxyl radical, an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R denotes a hydroxyl radical, a linear or branched alkoxy radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a benzyloxy radical or a radical of general formula A: ##STR2## in which: X and Y, which may be identical or different, each denote a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a radical of general formula A.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical preparations containing compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which X represents unsubstituted or substituted amino or a quaternary ammonium salt; halogen, free, etherified or esterified hydroxy; free, etherified, esterified or oxidized mercapto; free or functionally modified carboxyl, free or functionally modified sulfo; acyl; nitro; an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical or an unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic radical, Y represents oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl or sulfonyl but must be oxygen, sulfinyl or sulfonyl, if X is 1H-imidazol-1-yl, and rings A and B are each unsubstituted or substituted; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compounds that contain a salt-forming group, and to novel compounds of formula I. The compounds are useful e.g. for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract and of liver diseases. They are prepared by methods known per se.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aminoalkyl esters of mycophenolic acid, and the derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful as immunosuppressive agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-tumor agents, anti-viral agents, and anti-psoriatic agents.