Abstract: This invention concerns tetrahydropyridoindoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Q represents ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, or --COO(C.sub.1-2) alkyl, and n is an integer from 1 to 7; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, or C.sub.1-3 alkyl; and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --A where A is --N(CH.sub.3).sub.2,--N(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2, ##STR3## in which Ar is 2-pyrimidinyl, 2-pyrazinyl, phenyl, or phenyl substituted by a methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, or trifluoromethyl group; and m is an integer from 1-4, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, providing however that when n is 1, Q may not be quinolinyl. These compounds exhibit antihypertensive properties. Four of the disclosed compounds also exhibit antipsychotic properties.Also disclosed are compounds of Formula XX in which Q of Formula I is replaced by Q.sub.1, wherein Q.sub.1 is 2- or 3-pyridinyl, and R.sub.2 of Formula I is restricted to hydrogen.

Abstract: This invention provides a group of antiarrythmic agents of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is --CO.sub.2 H, --CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --CONR.sub.6 R.sub.7, --NHCO.sub.2 R.sub.8 or --NHCO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.o --NR.sub.9 R.sub.10 where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are H or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and n is 1 to 6; R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are H or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.8 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are alkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms and o is 1 to 6;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; andm is one of the integers 1, 2, 3 or 4;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for their use.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a group selected from ##STR2## Y represents a single or double bond; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;n is an integer 2-4;n' is an integer 1-2; andR is 2-pyrimidinyl, 2-pyridinyl, 2-pyrazinyl, halo-substituted 2-pyrazinyl, 5-tetrazolyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by halo, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy;and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit anti-hypertensive activity.

Abstract: This invention provides a group of antiarrhythmic agents of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is --CO.sub.2 H, --CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --CONR.sub.6 R.sub.7, --NHCO.sub.2 R.sub.8 or --NHCO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.o --NR.sub.9 R.sub.10 where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are H or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and n is 1 to 6; R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are H or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.8 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are alkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms and o is 1 to 6;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; andm is one of the integers 1, 2, 3 or 4;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for their use.

Abstract: Benzocycloalkane amine derivatives and their non-toxic acid addition salts as novel analgesic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is alkyl or aralkyl,m and n are 1 or 2,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: Tetra- and hexa-hydropyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxaline and azaquinoxaline derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which X is O or H.sub.2 ;Y is CH or N;R is hydrogen, alkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, arylalkyl, phenoxyalkyl, benzoyl, pyridylalkyl or variations thereof; andR.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, halo, trifluoromethyl, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino;or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; are anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: The compounds ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl and R.sup.1 is 2-furanyl, 2-benzofuranyl, 2-thienyl or 2-pyridyl or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are antihypertensive, antisecretory agents.

Abstract: The compounds ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, alkyl, phenylalkyl or dialkylamino alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl;X is --S-- or --NH--A is hydrogen, acyl, aroyl, alkyl or substituted alkyl in which the substituent is alkoxycarbonyl or phenylalkyl;n is 0, 1 or 2;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are antihypertensive agents of the ACE inhibitor type.

Abstract: There are disclosed 2,6-bis-(pyrrolopyrazinyl)pyrazines which exhibit antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: Aryl-1-mercaptoalkanoylproline and homoproline derivatives and their cyclized thiazadione heterocyclic analogues reduce blood pressure in animals by ACE inhibition.

Abstract: Aryl-1-mercaptoalkanoylproline and homoproline derivatives and their cyclized thiazadione heterocyclic analogues reduce blood pressure in animals by ACE inhibition.

Abstract: The thiazepino-[4,3-b]-isoquinoline-1,5-diones of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or halo;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl;andR.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms and the open ring 3-carboxy isoquinoline precursors inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme and are useful anti-hypertensive agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R is hydrogen, chlorine, or fluorine; andR.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, or isopropyl;or a non-toxic acid addition salt thereof; exert an anti-hypertensive effect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 8;R is hydrogen or lower alkyl;Y is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, or trifluoromethyl in the 7, 8, or 9 position;A is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phen(lower)alkyl, or diphenyl(lower)alkyl; andthe pyridinyl or piperidinyl moiety is joined to the alkylene bridging group at the 2 or 4 position; or non-toxic acid addition salts thereof. These compounds exhibit hypotensive effects in hypertensive animals and also exhibit anti-secretory properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen (lower)alkyl, phen(lower)alkyl, benzoyl(lower)alkyl, or p-halobenzoyl(lower)alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or (lower)alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, trifluoromethyl, or amino in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or (lower)alkyl; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, or trifluoromethyl in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; or the non-toxic acid addition salts thereof; exert a hypotensive effect in hypertensive animals. Also disclosed are chemical intermediates, including 4-(lower)alkyl-1-(o-nitrophenyl)piperazine-2-carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen (lower)alkyl, phen(lower)alkyl, benzoyl(lower)alkyl, or p-halobenzoyl(lower)alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or (lower)alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, trifluoromethyl, or amino in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or (lower)alkyl; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, or trifluoromethyl in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; or the non-toxic acid addition salts thereof; exert a hypotensive effect in hypertensive animals. Also disclosed are chemical intermediates including 4-carbobenzoxypiperazine-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen (lower)alkyl, phen(lower)alkyl, benzoyl(lower)alkyl, or p-halobenzoyl(lower)alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or (lower)alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, trifluoromethyl, or amino in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or (lower)alkyl; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, or trifluoromethyl in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; or the non-toxic acid addition salts thereof; exert a hypotensive effect in hypertensive animals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is hydrogen, chlorine, or fluorine; andR.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, or isopropyl;Or a non-toxic acid addition salt thereof; exert an anti-hypertensive effect.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is hydrogen (lower)alkyl, phen(lower)-alkyl, benzoyl(lower)alkyl, or p-halobenzoyl-(lower)alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or (lower)alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, trifluoromethyl, or amino in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or (lower)alkyl; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, (lower)-alkyl, (lower)alkoxy, chlorine, fluorine, or trifluoromethyl in the 7-, 8-, or 9-position; or the non-toxic acid addition salts thereof; exert a hyptotensive effect in hypertensive animals.