| abstract |
Novel 5-aroyl-6-chloro- or 6-bromo-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrrole-7-carboxylic acids represented by the formula <IMAGE> and the pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic esters and salts thereof, wherein Y is chloro or bromo and Ar is an optionally substituted phenyl, 2-furyl, or 2-thienyl ring or a 3-furyl, 3-thienyl, 2-pyrrolyl or 1-alkyl-2-pyrrolyl ring. These compounds are useful as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agents and as smooth muscle relaxants. |