Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as benzofuranyl/benzofuranylalkyl-N-terminal cycloalkoxy-C-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from ##STR2## wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein n is a number selected from zero through four, inclusive; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z can be: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and, when n is greater than 1, each R.sup.3 can be the same or different; and n is an integer from 1 to 3;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can each independently be hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl, or cycloalkyl having 3 to 8 carbon atoms which can optionally be substituted at one or more positions by alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; X is oxygen, sulfur, NR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, C.dbd.O, CHOH, or CH.sub.2 ; Y is hydrogen, alkoxy, halogen, alkyl, or hydroxy; and m is an integer from 0 to 3. The compounds are antagonists of platlet-activating factor (PAF).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 3-aryl-3-aminoalkyl-2,6-dioxohexahydropridines and particularly the compound 3-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]3-(3 methoxyphenyl)-4, 4-dimethyl-2,6-piperidinedione, monohydrochloride, which is useful as an antidepressant.The process of the present invention comprises the condensation of a sterically hindered nitrile with a sterically hindered .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated diester to produce a nitrile diester. These compounds can then undergo acid catalyzed cyclization and decarboalkoxylation in a one step process to provide the desired 3-aryl-3-aminoalkyl-2,6 -dioxohexahydropyridine.

Abstract: This invention relates to LTD.sub.4 antagonists of the formula: ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is methyl, phenyl, ##STR2## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 may be the same or different and are members of the group consisting of hydrogen, --Cl, --Br, --CF.sub.3, --NH.sub.2, --NO.sub.2, or alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; m is 1 to 9; n is 1 to 5; V is --CH(OH)--, or --CH.sub.2 --; W is hydrogen or alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; Y is hydrogen or --COCH.sub.3 provided that when W is hydrogen Y is not hydrogen; both Z moieties are --CHO, --COOR.sup.2, --COR.sup.3, --CH(OR.sup.4)--CH.sub.2 OR.sup.4, or CH.sub.2 OR.sup.4 with the exception that when one Z moiety of Formula I is COOR.sup.2, the other Z moiety may be COR.sup.3 ;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, straight or branched chain alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms, --CH.sub.2 --CH(OR.sup.5)--CH.sub.2 --OR.sup.5, CH(CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5).sub.2 with the proviso that when Z is --COOR.sup.2, the R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of such phenyl amidines derivatives.

Abstract: The imidazopyridines containing meso-azacycle side chains as described herein find utility as antagonists of the serotonin 5-HT.sub.3 receptor. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and/or withdrawal, gastrointestinal motility disturbancies (including esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome), emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as indolyl/indolylalkyl-N-terminal cycloalkoxy-C-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from ##STR2## wherein X is selected from ##STR3## wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein n is a number selected from zero through four, inclusive; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as cycloalkyl/cycloalkylalkyl-N-terminal cycloalkoxy-C-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from cycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyl groups, wherein said cycloalkyl group contains three to about eight carbon atoms and the acyclic alkyl portion of said cycloalkylalkyl group contains one to about eight carbon atoms; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl: wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein X is oxygen, sulfur, --CH.dbd.CH--or --CH.dbd.N--; wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl of about 1 to 20 carbon atoms; wherein R is --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, tetrazole, methylsulfonamide or benzenesulfonamide, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation and R.sup.3 is hydroxyl or halogen, having utility as LTB.sub.4 synthesis inhibitors.

Abstract: A method is described for inhibiting IgE production which comprises administering, in an amount effective to inhibit IgE production, a prostaglandin of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salt thereof, in which R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, phenyl, or mono, di- or tri-substituted phenyl in which the substituents are selected form the group consisting of bromo, chloro, fluoro, iodo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, hydroxy, nitro, acetyl, alkoxy, carboxy, acetoxy, amino, mono- or di- alkyl amino, amido and acetamido; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, n.sub.3, n.sub.4, n.sub.5, n.sub.6, n.sub.7, and n.sub.8 independently are zero or one; when n's are zeros, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together, and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 together are double bonds; when n's are ones, R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently are hydrogen, R.sub.

Abstract: Renal-selective compounds are described which, in one embodiment, are prodrugs preferentially converted in the kidney to compounds capable of blocking angiotensin II (AII) receptors. These prodrugs are conjugates formed from two components, namely, a first component provided by an AII antagonist compound and a second component which is capable of being cleaved from the first component when both components are chemically linked within the conjugate. The two components are chemically linked by a bond which is cleaved selectively in the kidney, for example, by an enzyme. The liberated AII antagonist compound is then available to block AII receptors within the kidney.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as benzothiophenyl/benzothiophenylalkyl-N-terminal cycloalkoxy-C-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from ##STR2## wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein X is sulfur atom; wherein n is a number selected from zero through four, inclusive; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Certain ethanobicyclic amine compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as psychotic disorders, convulsions, dystonia and cerebral ischemia. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenalkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, phenalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, halo, haloalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be taken together to form oxo;wherein each of R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenalkyl and phenyl; wherein G within the nitrogen-containing cyclohetero moiety is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.11 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, phenalkyl, alkoxyalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.12 and R.sup.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as heterocyclic acyl aminodiol .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from aryl and aralkyl groups represented by ##STR2## and wherein R.sub.1 may be further selected from heteroaryl and heteroaralkyl represented by ##STR3## wherein each of T and A is independently selected from N and CH; wherein n is a number selected from zero through five, inclusive; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom, methylamino and NH; wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein Q is oxygen atom; and wherein each of T and A is independently selected from N and CH; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 is hydroxy; wherein R.

Abstract: A class of diacid-containing benzimidazole compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; wherein m is one; wherein X is one or more groups attachable at one or more of the 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-ring positions not occupied by the phosphonoalkyl moiety; wherein each X is independently selected from hydrido, halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, benzyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, alkoxyalkyl, benzyloxy, cyano, alkanoyl, alkylthio, arylthio and amino; wherein each of R.sup.10, R.sup.13 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted cyclic tetrapeptide compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, which are useful for treating pain in animals, pharmaceutical compositions which comprises a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I in combination with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, and a method for eliminating or ameliorating pain in an animal comprising administering a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I to the animal.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as heterocyclic acyl aminodiol .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from aryl and aralkyl groups represented by ##STR2## and wherein R.sub.1 may be further selected from heteroaryl and heteroaralkyl represented by ##STR3## wherein each of T and A is independently selected from N and CH; wherein n is a number selected from zero through five, inclusive; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom, methylamino and NH; wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein Q is oxygen atom; and wherein each of T and A is independently selected from N and CH; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 is hydroxy; wherein R.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted dibenzoxazepine compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## which are useful as analgesic agents for the treatment of pain, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I in combination with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, and a method for eliminating or ameliorating pain in an animal comprising administering a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I to the animal.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as benzothiophenyl/benzothiophenylalkyl-N-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from ##STR2## wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein X is sulfur atom; wherein n is a number selected from zero through four, inclusive; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 is hydroxy; and wherein R.sub.7 is isobutyl or ethyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I and the stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or (CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.3 whereR.sup.3 is cycloalkyl and m is 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.4 is alkyl;n is an integer from 1 to 5;p is an integer from 0 to 6;Y is NH, oxygen or sulfur; andZ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or alkyl, or SR.sup.6 wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, benzyl or alkyl.The compounds of Formula I are leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonists and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents and in the treatment of leukotriene B.sub.4 mediated conditions.