Dr. Madaus & Co.

Madaus Gmbh & Co.

Lakshmina R Subramanian

Klaus Gorler

Michael Hanack

Gunter Krumbiegel

The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy or ethoxy radical and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together represent an aromatic carbon-carbon bond and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an ethoxy radical; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Methylendioxyphenathrene and stilben derivatives, process for the

The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy or ethoxy radical and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen atoms or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together represent an aromatic carbon-carbon bond and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an ethoxy radical; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, as well as their use in therapy.

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Gomaringen, Germany

Lakshmina R Subramanian