Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using compounds of formula (I) in the treatment and/or prevention of certain diseases or conditions. In formula (I), A is chosen from ortho substituted aryl or heteroaryl species, X is chosen from --OH, --SH, NHR and R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 is chosen from --(CH.sub.2).sub.n L wherein L may be selected from a variety of substituents including aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclic groups. The compounds are useful in treating and/or preventing neurological disorders associated with excitatory amino acids.

Abstract: 6-Aryl pyrido?2,3-d!pyrimidines and naphthyridines are inhibitors of protein tyrosine kinase, and are thus useful in treating cellular proliferation mediated thereby. The compounds are especially useful in treating atherosclerosis, restenosis, psoriasis, as well as bacterial infections.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in which R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; R.sub.2 represents a group of the formula COOR.sub.4 in which R.sub.4 represents a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group; and R.sub.3 represents a group of formula COOR.sub.5 in which R.sub.5 represents a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group are disclosed, which are anti-rheumatic agents and are useful as modulators of cytokine synthesis, immunomodulatory agents, anti-inflammatory agents and anti-allergic agents. Compositions containing these compounds and processes to make these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making a compound having a structure according to Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are independently carbon or nitrogen and R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 are known quinolone substituents; and wherein one of R.sup.1, R.sup.3 or R.sup.6 may be a lactam-containing moiety;or a protected form, salt, pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, biohydrolyzable ester, or solvate thereof;the process comprising reacting one or more organosilicon compounds with a compound having a structure according to Formula (II) ##STR2## wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2 and A.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 as described above; wherein one of R.sup.1, R.sup.3 or R.sup.6 may be a lactam-containing moiety; and X is a leaving group;or a protected form, salt, biohydrolyzable ester, or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new quinolone- and naphthyridonecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted in the 7-position by an unsaturated bicyclic amine radical, their salts, processes for their preparation and antibacterial compositions comprising these compounds

Abstract: Quinolone derivatives are known as synthetic antimicrobial agents having a condensed pyridonecarboxylic acid skeleton, and those having substituents on various replaceable positions of said skeleton are known. In particular, if diastereomers exist, there are 4 or more kinds of stereoisomers. A mixture of diastereomers is a mixture of isomers having different physical properties and is difficult to apply as a drug as such. The present invention provides an antimicrobial 1-(1,2-cis-2-fluorocyclopropyl)-substituted quinolone derivative represented by formula I shown below which, although involving diastereomers, consists of a single stereoisomer. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a methyl group, a difluoromethyl group, etc.; R.sup.2 represents a saturated nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group; A represents C--X.sup.3 or a nitrogen atom; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each represents a halogen atom; and X.sup.3 and Z represent a hydrogen atom, etc.

Abstract: A new nitro compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each lower alkyl or lower alkoxy(lower)-alkyl, or ##STR2## is cyclized to form ##STR3## X is --O--, --S-- or --NH--, m is an integer 0 or 1, andR.sup.3 is carbamoyl, lower alkylcarbamoyl, lower alkanoyl, di-lower alkylaminosulfonyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, oxamoyl or a group of the formula: --(Y).sub.n --R.sup.4 wherein Y is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --COCH.sub.2 -- or ##STR4## n is an integer of 0 or 1, and R.sup.4 is heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, carbamoyl, halogen, amino, lower alkylthio, hydroxy, lower alkylsulfonylamino and carbamoylmethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful as vasodilators.

Abstract: Disclosed are new quinolone- and naphthyridonecarboxyclic acid derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein T represents a radical of the formula: ##STR2## and the other radicals are as disclosed herein, for example, the compound 7-(3a-amino-1,2,3,7a-tetrahydro-isoindol-2-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4- dihydro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxyclic acid, their salts, antibacterial compositions containing them, processes for their preparation, and methods of using them to combat bacterial infections. Disclosed also are intermediates useful in said processes of preparation.

Abstract: Antimicrobial dithiocarbamoyl quinolone compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein (1) A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.6 form any of a variety of quinolone and related heterocyclic structures similar to those known in the art to have antimicrobial activity; and(2) (1) R.sup.1 is X, R.sup.3 is X, or both R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are X; and X is the dithiocarbamate containing moiety;and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and biohydrolyzable esters thereof, and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel aminopyridinium compounds of the formula I wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are selected from the following combinations: ##STR1## (a) one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 is a basic group selected from amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino of up to eight carbon atoms, pyrrolidino, piperidino and morpholino, or is alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, phenyl, phenylalkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl; and the other of R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl or one of the above defined basic groups;R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl;(b) R.sup.2 is a basic group as defined above, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together form alkylene or, together with the appendant carbon atoms of the pyridine ring, complete a benzene ring; has any of the meanings defined in(a) above; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl; and(c) R2 has any of the meanings defined above and R.sup.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of antibacterial compounds of the formula ##STR1## comprises condensing an oxo compound of the formula ##STR2## with an amino compound of the formula ##STR3## to produce a compound of the formula ##STR4## reacting the compound of the formula (III) with a compound of the formula ##STR5## to give a compound of the formula ##STR6## and then eliminating the amino-protective group ##STR7##

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel quinolone compound having an excellent antibacterial activity. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel quinoline(naphthyridine)carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I), which has an 4-aminomethyl-3-oximepyrrolidine substituent on 7-position of the quinolone nucleus and shows a superior antibacterial activity in contrast to the known quinolone antibacterial agents having a weak activity against gram-positive bacterial strains and also has a broad antibacterial spectrum and a highly improved pharmacokinetic property: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and Q are defined as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quinolone carboxylic acid derivatives having useful antibacterial activities of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen or a halogen atom, or a lower alkyl group optionally substituted with an amino or a hydroxy group;R.sub.4 is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl, benzyl, t-butoxycarbonyl or ethoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, chlorine atom, methyl or an amino group;R.sub.6 is a lower alkyl group, or a cyclopropyl or a phenyl group optionally substituted with a halogen atom; andX is nitrogen atom, or a methyne group optionally substituted with a lower alkyl or a lower alkoxy group or a halogen atom, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and processes for preparing these compounds. The present invention also relates to novel intermediates which are useful for preparing the quinolone compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Antimicrobial quinolone thiourea compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein (1) A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.6 form any of a variety of quinolone and related heterocyclic structures similar to those known in the art to have antimicrobial activity; and(2) (1) R.sup.1 is X, R.sup.3 is X, or both R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are X; and X is the thiourea containing moietyand pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and biohydrolyzable esters thereof, and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein * denotes an asymmetric carbon; X is C--H, C--F, C--Cl, C--OCH.sub.3, C--CF.sub.3, or N;R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, or phenyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a cation;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, amino, or methyl;V, W, Y, and Z are each independently C--H, oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or one, two or three substituents independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halo-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, hydroxy-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, mercapto, amino, mono-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)amino, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)amino, formamido, mono-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)amido, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)amido, cyano, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl, aminomethyl, mono-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)aminomethyl, di-(C.sub.1 -C.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: The present invention relates to pyridazino[4,5-b]quinolines, and pharmaceutically useful salts thereof, which are excitatory amino acid antagonists and which are useful when such antagonism is desired such as in the treatment of neurological disorders. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing pyridazino[4,5-b]quinolines as active ingredient, and methods for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making quinolone carboxylic acids or naphthyridine carboxylic acids in free base form, the method comprising dissolving a quinolone carboxylic acid salt or naphthyridine carboxylic acid salt in a solvent system to form a solution; combining the solution containing the quinolone carboxylic acid salt or naphthyridine carboxylic acid salt with a calcium salt in an amount in the range of about 0.01% to about 5.0% by weight of the quinolone carboxylic acid salt or naphthyridine carboxylic acid salt and a base, the combination resulting in the formation of a precipitate; and collecting the precipitate. Also provided is a solid bulk pharmaceutical chemical composition which is the product resulting from the precipitation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridazino[4,5-b]quinolines, and pharmaceutically useful salts thereof, which are excitatory amino acid antagonists and which are useful when such antagonism is desired such as in the treatment of neurological disorders. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing pyridazino[4,5-b]quinolines as active ingredient, and methods for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Abstract: N.sub.1 -(1,2-cis-2-halogenocyclopropyl)-substituted pyridonecarboxylic acid derivatives represented by the following formula (I) the terms of which are defined in the specification and the salts thereof are disclosed: ##STR1## These compounds have patent antibacterial activities against a wide variety of infectious bacteria and are useful as antibacterial agents by oral or parenteral administration.

Abstract: Novel naphthyridine-, and quinolinecarboxylic acids as antibacterial agents are described as well as methods for their manufacture, formulation, and use in treating bacterial infections including the description of certain novel intermediates used in the manufacture of the antibacterial agents.

Abstract: A novel compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ring A and Ring B respectively stands for an optionally substituted homo- or hetero-cyclic ring, and at least one of them stands for an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring stand; Ring C stands for an optionally substituted benzene ring; R stands for a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue; one of X and Y stands for --NR.sup.1 -- (R.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue) or --O--, and the other stands for--CO-- or --CS--, or one of them stands for --N.dbd. and the other stands for .dbd.CR.sup.2 -- (R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue, an optionally substituted amino group or an optionally substituted hydroxyl group); n denotes 1 or 2 or salts thereof which have an excellent tachykinin receptor antagonistic action and inhibitory action on plasma extravasation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 5-vinyl- and 5-ethinyl-quinolone- and -naphthyridonecarboxylic acids, to processes for their preparation, and to antibacterial compositions and feed additives containing them.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of novel pyridone carboxylic acid compounds and esters or salts thereof having powerful antibacterial activities against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, and in particular both ready-to-use injection and/or infusion solutions and dosage forms which can be converted into such injection and/or infusion solutions before use are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel quinolone derivatives and naphthyridone derivatives which are substituted in the 7-position by a partially hydrogenated isoindolinyl ring, to processes for their preparation and to antibacterial agents and feed additives containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel derivatives of 1-(2-fluorocyclopropyl)-quinolonecarboxylic acid and 1-(2-fluorocyclopropyl)-naphthyridonecarboxylic acid which are substituted in the 7 position by a 2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-2-yl or 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2-yl residue, to their salts, to a process for their preparation and to antibacterial agents containing these derivatives.

Abstract: Pyridone carboxylic acid compounds or physiologically hydrolyzable esters thereof are provided which are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl, a halogen-substituted lower alkyl, a lower alkenyl, a cycloalkyl, or a substituted- or unsubstituted-phenyl group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, or a lower alkyl or an amino group; A is a nitrogen atom or the group C-X wherein X is a hydrogen or a halogen atom, or an alkoxy group; and Z is a group having the formula: ##STR2## wherein n is 1 or 2; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, with proviso that, if n is 2, one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each represent a hydrogen atom, or a hydroxy, a lower alkoxy or an amino group which is unsubstituted or substituted by a lower alkyl group, with proviso that one of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom; and R.sub.7 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention concerns .alpha.,.alpha.-dialkylbenzyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is phenyl or naphthyl, or a 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing one or two nitrogen heteroatoms and optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur;A.sup.1 is a direct link to X.sup.1 or is (1-3C)alkylene;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;the phenylene group may optionally bear one or two substituents R.sup.3 ;each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different is (1-4C)alkyl, (2-4C)alkenyl, (2-4C)alkynyl, fluoro-(1-4C)alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-(1-4C)alkyl, provided that both of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not methyl or fluoromethyl; andQ is cyano, amino, nitro, formyl, (1-4C)alkoxy, thiazolyl or (2-4C)alkanoyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof;processes for their manufacture; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aryl group- or heterocyclic group-substituted aminoquinolone compound represented by the formula (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic): ##STR1## wherein each of the substitutents are defined in the specification, or a salt of the compound, and an AIDS curing agent containing the same as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quinolone carboxylic acid derivatives having useful antibacterial activities of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen or a halogen atom, or a lower alkyl group optionally substituted with an amino or a hydroxy group;R.sub.4 is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl, benzyl, t-butoxycarbonyl or ethoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, chlorine atom, methyl or an amino group;R.sub.6 is a lower alkyl group, or a cyclopropyl or a phenyl group optionally substituted with a halogen atom; andX is a methyne group optionally substituted with a lower alkyl or a lower alkoxy group or a halogen atom, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and processes for preparing these compounds. The present invention also relates to novel intermediates which are useful for preparing the quinolone compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel quinolone carboxylic acid derivatives of the following formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and their hydrates. ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrocarbon, fluorocarbon or nitrogen atom,Y is a hydrogen or methyl group,R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atom,R.sup.2 is ##STR2## wherein A and B is a fluorocarbon or nitrogen atom, provided that, if A.dbd.CF, B.dbd.N and if A.dbd.N, B.dbd.CF) andR.sup.3 is ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.4 is an amino group which makes a racemate or (S)-enantiomer) or ##STR4## (wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are respectively hydrogen or alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atom.).The compounds according to the present invention are used as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 2-amino-4-heteroaryl-1,4-dihydropyridines of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 have the meaning given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use in medicaments, in particular in compositions for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Individual stereoisomers of 7-[3-(1-aminoalkyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl]-quinolones and naphthyridones are described, their therapeutic advantages as antibacterial agents, as well as a novel method for the preparation and isolation of such stereoisomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z, X, Q, Y, W, and W' are as described herein. These compounds have antiviral activity, and certain of these compounds have antiinflammatory activity and are PAF inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to new quinolone- and naphthyridonecarboxylic acid derivatives which have hydrogen in the 6-position, to processes for their preparation, and to antibacterial compositions and feed additives containing them.

Abstract: 3-Oxadiazolyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,6-naphthyridine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Het is an oxadiazole ring, R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom, an acyl group, a lower alkyl group or a group of the formula: --CH.sub.2 R.sub.1' (in which R.sub.1' is a cyclo-lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, benzyl group, aryl group or a heteroaromatic group), R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl group, a cyclo-lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, aryl group, a heteroaromatic group, a halogeno-lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy-lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkenyloxy group, a phenoxy group or a lower alkylthio group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, which are useful as benzodiazepine receptor agonist.

Abstract: A quinolone derivative represented by the below-described formula (1), or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, or a carboxyl protective group, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, halogen atom or a lower alkyl group, X represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, Y represents a halogen atom, a cyclic amino group which may have a substituent, a cyclo- lower alkenyl group which may have a substituent, or a group R.sup.3 --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --A-- (wherein R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino group which may have a substituent, A represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom and m represents a number of 0 to 3), Z represents a nitrogen atom or a group C--R.sup.4 (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Biphenylmethyl-substituted pyridones are prepared by reaction of pyridones with appropriate biphenylmethyl compounds.The biphenylmethyl-substituted pyridones can be employed as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new azetidine derivatives of substituted azetidinylpyridonecarboxylic acids, of 1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic, 4-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic and 2,3-dihydro-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de][1,4]benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acids, represented by the general formula I: ##STR1## The present invention also relates to therapeutically acceptable salts of these compounds, a process for preparing them and their application as medicinal products.

Abstract: A quinolone compound of Formula (I) ##STR1## as defined herein having antibacteria properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing the quinoline compound and method for treating bacterial infections in animals including humans.

Abstract: Heteroaromatically condensed hydroxypyridonecarboxamides of the structure I ##STR1## where the substituents and the ring Q have the following meanings: R.sup.1 hydrogen, hydroxyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy;R.sup.2 hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyloxy, dialkylamino; orR.sup.1, R.sup.2 together denote an alkylene chain with 2-6 members and which may be interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or N-methyl;X oxygen or sulfur;Q a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring containing from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and/or one oxygen or sulfur atom as heteroatoms, and which may be substituted one to three times,and environmentally compatible salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to naphthyridonecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted in the 7-position by an optionally partially hydrogenated azaisoindolinyl ring, to processes for their preparation, and to antibacterial agents and feed additives containing them.

Abstract: Optically pure isomers of 7-[3-(1,1-dialkylmethyl-1-amino)-1-pyrrolidinyl]quinolones and naphthyridones as therapeutically active and safe antibacterial agents are described, as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and a method of treating bacterial infections therewith. Also described is a method of manufacture of the quinolones and naphthyridones as well as the starting materials, the optically pure pyrrolidine moieties for attachment at the 7-position.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 4-cinnolinyl- and 4-naphthyridinyl-dihydropyridines of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 have the meaning given in the description, to processes for their preparation and to their use in medicaments, in particular in compositions having positively inotropic action.

Abstract: Sulfonylbenzyl-substituted benzo- and pyridopyridones are prepared by reacting corresponding benzo- and pyridopyridones with sulphonylbenzyl compounds. The sulphonylbenzyl-substituted benzo- and pyridopyridones can be employed as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of arterial hyper tension and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: 7-Substituted quinolones and naphthyridones are described as antibacterial agents as well as a process for their manufacture, compositions therefor, wherein the 7-substituent is a pyrrolidine ring substituted at the 3-position by a substituted aromatic hydrocarbon or a heteroaromatic group.

Abstract: A solvent soluble heterocyclic o-hydroxy thione carrying a lipophilic group and the process for the selective extraction of gallium, and certain other related metals, especially from solutions containing excess aluminium.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Ra, Rb, A, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: Substituted mandelic acid derivatives can be prepared by reaction of glyoxylic esters with Grignard compounds. The substituted mandelic acid derivatives are suitable as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for medicaments which inhibit leukotriene synthesis.