摘要 |
The invention comprises compounds of formula <FORM:1005893/C2/1> wherein A is a divalent straight- or branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, B is a single bond or a group -A1-NH, wherein the nitrogen atom is attached to the quinoline nucleus and A1 is a divalent straight or branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, and their preparation by oxidation of the corresponding piperazine derivatives. The compounds of the invention have anti-malarial activity and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions in combination with a carrier, for example in forms suitable for oral, parenteral or rectal administration, such as tablets, pills, powders, granules, capsules, emulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, elixirs or suppositories. Specifications 973,903, 986,350 and 1,002,187 are referred to. |