Abstract: Novel tricyclic compound represented by formula ##STR1## possess a TXA.sub.2 biosynthesis inhibiting activity and/or a TXA.sub.2 receptor antagonizing activity, and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemic diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: A novel chemiluminescent labeling compositions comprising an ester, thiolester or amide covalently and jointly bonded to (1) a carbon of a heterocyclic ring or ring system that is susceptible to attack by peroxide or molecular oxygen and (2) an aryl ring or ring system wherein the heterocyclic ring or ring system is distinguished by a heteroatom thereof in an oxidation state which causes the attacked carbon atom to form an intermediate that decays and produces chemiluminescence; the aryl ring or ring system contains at least three substituents on a six-member aromatic hydrocarbon that together sterically and electronically hinder hydrolysis of the linkage, which substituents involve ortho substituent groups on the aryl in conjunction with --NO.sub.2 meta or para substituents thereon.

Abstract: Certain novel compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of H and OA; A is H or is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl radicals, e.g. lower alkyl radicals, i.e. methyl, ethyl, propyl, etc., or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl radicals, e.g. alkyl and aromatic residues; n is 2 or 3; and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of organic radicals having fused aromatic rings, that is, radicals comprising at least two rings that share a pair of carbon atoms or share a carbon and nitrogen atom are useful for inducing a dopaminergic response and reducing the intraocular pressure in a mammal.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel carbocyclic adenosine compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein the hydroxy substituent on the cyclopentanyl ring is in the CIS configuration relative to the bicyclic substituent,Y.sub.3, Y.sub.7, Y.sub.8 and Y.sub.9 are each independently nitrogen or a CH group,Q is NH.sub.2, halogen or hydrogen, andZ is hydrogen, halogen, or NH.sub.2 ;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, and to their use as immunosuppressants.

Abstract: This invention describes the preparation and use of anticonvulsant agents. In particular, triazolopyridine compounds are described which have utility in the treatment of epilepsy in mammals.

Abstract: The invention concerns a benzodioxole derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 9- or 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing one or two nitrogen heteroatoms and optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur;R.sup.1 is (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl or (3-6C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.1 --X--A.sup.2 -- which, together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are attached, defines a ring having 5 to 7 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 is (1-3C)alkylene and X is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl, and which ring may bear one or two substituents;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof;which compounds are inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory or allergic disease.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: ##STR1## The variables are defined in the specification. The compounds are useful e.g. for the curative or prophylactic treatment of allergic conditions.

Abstract: This invention describes the preparation and use of anticonvulsant agents. In particular, triazolopyridine compounds are described which have utility in the treatment of epilepsy in mammals.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the dotted lines indicate the presence of two double bonds arranged so as to form a fused hetero-aromatic ring system;Ar is an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic ring;W is O or NR.sup.1, where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;X is (CH.sub.2).sub.n, CH.dbd.CH, CH(OR.sup.5)CH.sub.2, COCH.sub.2 ;where n is O, 1 or 2;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, halogen, NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the carbon to which they are attached form an optionally substituted alkenyl or cycloalkyl group;R.sup.4 is CO.sub.2 R.sup.8, CN, COR.sup.8, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.8, CH(OH)R.sup.8, CH(OR.sup.8)R.sup.9, CSNH.sub.2, COSR.sup.8, CSOR.sup.8, CONHSO.sub.2 R.sup.8, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONHNR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONHN.sup.+ R.sup.10 R.sup.11 R.sup.12 R.sup.13-, CO.sub.2.sup.- R.sup.14+ or COON.dbd.CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 ;R.sup.14+ is an agriculturally acceptable cation; and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted 2-[monoannelated(3,4- 4,5-, and 5,6-)pyridylalkylenesulfinyl]-benzimidazoles with gastric acid inhibiting effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R representsa hydrogen atom; a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group;a group COR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 represents amino or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; ora group --CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 wherein R.sup.2 represents a halogen atom (e.g. chlorine or bromine), C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, or azido,X and Y each independently represent --CH-- or --N; andZ represents --CR.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or Z represents --N--;or a physiologically acceptable salt, ester or other physiologically functional derivative thereof,for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a parasitic infection in a mammal, and to certain novel compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions containing them and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Benzoxazol- and benzothiazolamine derivatives having anti-anoxic properties which compounds are useful in the treatment of anoxia. These compounds are produced from certain benzoxazol- and benzothizolamine intermediates.

Abstract: Antihypercholesterolemic activity, due to competitive inhibition of HMG CoA reductase, has been found in compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from:(1) alkyl,(2) substituted alkyl in which one or more substituents are selected from(a) halogen,(b) hydroxyl,(c) alkoxy,(d) alkoxycarbonyl,(e) acyloxy,(f) cycloalkyl,(g) phenyl,(h) substituted phenyl in which one or more substituents are X or Y,(i) alkyl-S(O).sub.n,(j) cycloalkyl-S(O).sub.n,(k) phenyl-S(O).sub.n,(l) substituted phenyl-S(O).sub.n in which one or more substituents are X or Y, and(m) oxo,(3) alkoxy,(4) alkenyl,(5) cycloalkyl,(6) substituted cycloalkyl in which one or more substituents are selected from(a) alkyl,(b) substituted alkyl in which one or more substituents are selected from(i) halogen,(ii) hydroxy,(iii) alkoxy,(iv) alkoxycarbonyl(v) acyloxy(vi) phenyl(vii) substituted phenyl in which one or more substituents are X and Y,(viii) alkyl-S(O).sub.n,(ix) cycloalkyl-S(O).sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic carbonyl sulfonamides which are particularly useful as agricultural chemicals.

Abstract: Benzoxazol-and benzothiazolamine derivatives having anti-anoxic properties which compounds are useful in the treatment of anoxia.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aminoethanols of the formula:Het--CHOH--CH.sub.2 --NH-aralkylwhere Het is a 6-10 membered N-heterocycle are disclosed. The compounds are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Compounds having the general structure ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the substituents are defined herein, which exhibit antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein (a)R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or 8-halo;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or a fused benzene ring; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other, are --N.dbd.N--NH--; or(b)R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with each other, are --N.dbd.N--NH--;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, 2-halo, 3-halo or 4-halo; andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or a fused benzene ring;and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof formed with an inorganic or organic base. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as antiallergics.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel 4-oxo-1,4-dihydronicotinic acid derivative ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or carboxyl-protecting group;R.sup.2 is substituted phenyl and naphthyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; andR.sup.3 is haloalkyl, aminoalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, phenylalkenyl, naphthylalkenyl, phenylalkyl, naphthylalkyl, phenylalkynyl, naphthylalkynyl, heterocyclic alkyl, heterocyclic alkenyl, phenyl, naphthyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, carboxylic acyl, iminoalkyl, heterocyclic or bridged hydrocarbon, which has a broad antibacterial spectrum and a low toxicity, and are useful for treatment of diseases of human beings and animals, to a process for producing the same and to an antibacterial agent containing the same.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aminoethanols of the formulaHet--CHOH--CH.sub.2 --NH--aralkylwhere het is a 6-10 membered N heterocycle are disclosed. The compounds are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aminoethanols of the formulaHet--CHOH--CH.sub.2 --NH--aralkylwhere het is a 6-10 membered N heterocycle are disclosed. The compounds are useful as pharmaceuticals for reducing intraocular pressure, for use as .alpha.- and .beta.-and adrenergic blocking agents, as antihypertensive agents and for effecting bronchodilation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 8-heteroaryltetrahydrobenzopyrans and analogs thereof. These novel compounds are useful as inhibitors of endoperoxide cyclooxygenase which prevents the conversion of unsaturated fatty acids to endoperoxides. Because of this pharmacological activity, these compounds represent potent platelet aggregation inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein R'.sub.1 =H, OH or an alkyl group, preferably a lower alkyl group, alkylthio or alkoxy, an halogen or an amino group,R'.sub.2 =H or a lower alkyl group.These compounds have antitumoral and antiviral properties useful for the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## possesses antihypertensive activity. Also provided are methods for the preparation of the compounds as well as pharmaceutical formulations and methods for their use as antihypertensive agents.