| abstract |
2-Pyridylcarboxamides are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein n is 1 to 10; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkali metal or an amine salt; and n R 1 is C 6 -C 20 alkyl, C 6 -C 20 alkenyl, C 6 to C 20 alkoxy or phenyl. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of arachidonic acid release and as such are useful as antiallergy agents. |