| abstract |
Compounds of formula <CHEM> in which R, R1 and Y have the meanings shown in the description, their preparation by condensing an aldehyde or a ketone with cysteine or a derivative thereof and their use in the pharmaceutical field. The compounds of formula I possess antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic and analgesic activity together with a low capacity to cause gastric injuries. The compounds of formula I, furthermore, are particularly useful in the treatment of ischemia and reperfusion syndromes. |