Abstract: This invention relates to novel amino acid derivatives which antagonize the binding of angiotensin II to its receptors. The compounds are useful in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, glaucoma, and hyperaldosteronism. Methods of making the compounds, novel intermediates useful in the separation of the compounds, compositions containing the compounds and methods of using them are also covered.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel renin-inhibitory peptides which are useful for treating renin-associated hypertension, congestive heart failure, hyperaldosteronism, and diseases caused by retroviruses including HTLV-I and -III. Processes for preparing the peptides, composition containing them, and methods of using them are included. Also included is a diagnostic method which uses the compounds to determine the presence of renin-associated hypertensions, or hyperaldosteronism.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel series of renin-inhibitory branched-backbone peptides which are useful for treating renin associated hypertension, congestive heart failure, and hyperaldosteronism. Processes for preparing the peptides, compositions containing them and methods of using them are included. Also included is a diagnostic test using the compounds to determine the presence of renin-associated hypertension, congestive heart failure, or hyperaldosteronism.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel renin-inhibitory peptides which are useful for treating renin-assocated hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, and congestive heart failure. Processes for preparing the peptides, compositions containing them and methods of using them are included. Also included is a diagnostic method which uses the compounds to determine the presence of renin-associated hypertension or hyperaldosteronism.

Abstract: The present invention are novel 3-aminopropoxyaryl derivatives, compositions and methods of use thereof for treating congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, or myocardial ischemia.

Abstract: Novel 6-substituted-2(1H)-quinoline and related compounds having usefulness as cardiotonic, antihypertensive, and antithrombotic (platelet aggregation inhibition) agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a 5-cyano-2-substituted-1,4-dihydropyridine compound having cardiovascular activity.

Abstract: Novel 4,5-dihydro-4,4-dialkyl-6-(substituted)phenyl-3(2H)-pyridazinones having unexpected activity for use as cardiotonic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: Substituted 4,5-dihydro-6-(substituted)phenyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone compounds and 6-(substituted)phenyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as cardiotonic and antihypertensive agents.Said compounds cause a significant increase in myocardial contractility in the dog. Said compounds also cause a decrease in blood pressure in the spontaneously hypertensive rat. Said compounds are produced by reacting substituted .gamma.-oxobenzenebutanoic acids with suitably substituted hydrazines to provide 4,5-dihydro-6-(substituted)phenyl-3(2H)-pyridazinones which are dehydrogenated to 6-(substituted)phenyl-3(2H)-pyridazinones.Both the intermediate 4,5-dihydro-6-(substituted)phenyl-3(2H)-pyridazinones and the 6-(substituted)phenyl-3(2H)-pyridazinones are useful as cardiotonic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a 2-substituted-1,4-dihydropyridine by providing a regiospecific bromine containing intermediate which is then reacted with a nucleophile to provide a wide range of substituents at the 2-position of 1,4-dihydropyridines. Also the present invention is novel 3-substituted-1,4-dihydropyridines having cardiovascular activity.

Abstract: A novel method of producing 4,5-dihydro-6-(substituted)phenyl-5-methyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone compounds and the corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable salt compounds is provided as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds as active components of the compositions for their pharmacological activity, particularly their cardiotonic and/or antihypertensive activity.Said 5-methylpyridazinone compounds have greatly improved cardiotonic activity in vivo that causes, for example, a significant increase in myocardial contractility in the dog. Said compounds also cause a decrease in blood pressure in the spontaneously hypertensive rat. Said compounds are produced by a stepwise procedure in which one reacts a substituted morpholineacetonitrile with crotononitrile to obtain the corresponding 4-(substituted)-.beta.-methyl.gamma.-oxobenzenebutanoic acid and reacts the latter acid with hydrazine to provide the 4,5-dihydro-6-(substituted)phenyl-5-methyl-3(2 ,uns/H/ )-pyridazinone product.

Abstract: Substituted 2,5-dihydro- and 2,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-3H-indeno[1,2-c]pyridazin-3-ones and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as cardiotonic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-[4-[2-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)ethenyl]phenyl]ac etamide and their derivative compounds which have valuable pharmacological properties and in particular cardiotonic, antihypertensive, and antithrombotic activities.

Abstract: Certain 2(1H)-pyridinones are cardiotonic agents. Methods for their preparation and use are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 2,5-dihydro- and 2,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-3H-indeno[1,2-c]pyridazin-3-ones and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as cardiotonic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: 4,5-Dihydro-6-[2-[4-(1H -imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]alkylenyl or alkylene-3(2H)-pyridazinones and related compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are useful as cardiotonic and antihypertensive agents.The above compounds cause a significant increase in myocardial contractility in the dog and also cause a decrease in blood pressure in the spontaneously hypertensive rat. The compounds are produced by reacting the appropriate .gamma.-oxobutanoic acid with a suitably substituted hydrazine to provide 4,5-dihydro-6-[4-[imidazolylphenyl]-alkenylene or alkylene-3(2H)-pyridazinones which may be oxidized to 6-[4-[imidazolylphenyl]alkenylene or alkylene-3(2H)-pyridazinones.

Abstract: New substituted 2,2-dimethyl-5-phenoxypentanoic acid benzamides which are useful as anti-arteriosclerotic agents are disclosed. These compounds elevate the high density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol, and also lower the low density lipoprotein fraction of cholesterol.

Abstract: 4,5-Dihydro-6-[(substituted)-1H-imidazol-4-yl or 5-yl]-3(2H)-pyridazinones 6-[(substituted)-1H- imidazol-4-yl or 5-yl]-3(2H)-pyridazinones and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are useful as cardiotonic and antihypertensive agents.The above compounds cause a significant increase in myocardial contractility in the dog and also cause a decrease in blood pressure in the spontaneously hypertensive rat. The compounds are produced by reacting the appropriate .gamma.-oxo-imidazolebutanoic acid with a suitably substituted hydrazine to provide 4,5-dihydro-6-(substituted)imidazolyl-3(2H)-pyridazinones which are oxidized to 6-(substituted)imidazolyl-3(2H)-pyridazinones.

Abstract: Cardiotonic and antihypertensive imidazole or triazole substituted phenyl-4H-1,3,4-oxadiazin-5(6H)-ones are described including pharmaceutical compositions and methods of administering the active ingredients. The subject compounds may be manufactured by ring closing appropriate derivatives of benzoic acid-2-(haloacetyl)hydrazides with sodium hydride.

Abstract: Certain 2(1H)-pyridinones are cardiotonic agents. Methods for their preparation and use are disclosed.