Abstract: Cyclic and bridged cyclic somatostatin analogs have been found to be useful as local anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of such conditions, as, for example, psoriasis, eczema, seborrhea, and other localized inflammatory and allergic conditions.
Abstract: The invention relates to fused tricyclic lactams and related compounds which are useful as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and as antihypertensives.
Abstract: A process is disclosed for obtaining manipulated proportions of the (+) and (-) enantiomers of [(6,7-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-1-oxo-2-phenyl-1H-inden-5-yl)oxy]aceti c acid by asymmetric chiral phase transfer catalysis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 17, 1984
Date of Patent:
March 25, 1986
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Ulf H. Dolling, Seemon H. Pines, Edward J. J. Grabowski
Abstract: Novel substituted aminohydroxypropoxyphenyl oxazole and thiazole compounds and methods for their preparation are disclosed. These compounds, and their salts exhibit cardioselective .beta.-adrenergic blocking activity, and are useful as antihypertensive, cardioprotective, antiarrhythmic and antianginal agents.
Abstract: Novel substituted imidazoles and methods for their preparation are disclosed. These imidazoles, and their salts, exhibit pharmacological activity which includes antihypertensive activity and .beta.-adrenergic blocking activity.
Abstract: A cardiovascular composition is disclosed which comprises either dibenzo-thiepin derivatives alone or the combination of dibenzo-thiepin derivatives and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. These compositions represent a novel therapeutic approach to thromboembolic disease in man.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 1984
Date of Patent:
December 10, 1985
Assignee:
Merck & Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Chi-Chung Chan, Anthony W. Ford-Hutchinson
Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is ##STR2## wherein k is 2 to 5; R.sup.3 is hydrogen; loweralkyl and substituted loweralkyl where the substituents are carboxy, hydroxy, and amino; or aralkyl, substituted aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, and substituted heteroaralkyl where the aryl and heteroaryl substituents are carboxy, hydroxy, and amino; and C is COOR; CONH.sub.2 ; or CH.sub.2 OH; and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; are inhibitors of angiotensin I converting enzyme useful as antihypertensive agents.
Abstract: The invention relates to aminoacyl-containing dipeptide derivatives and related compounds which are useful angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and as antihypertensives.
Abstract: Novel substituted and bridged pyridines useful as calcium channel blockers, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treatment are disclosed.
Abstract: Novel 4-substituted amino-3-[3-alkylindoloamino-2-hydroxypropoxy] thiadiazole compounds and methods for their preparation are disclosed. These compounds and their salts exhibit pharmacological activity including antihypertensive and .beta.-adrenergic blocking activity.
Abstract: Novel tertiary aminohydroxypropoxy substituted thiadiazole compounds exhibit .alpha..sub.1 -adrenoceptor and serotonin antagonism and are also useful as antihypertensive agents.
Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing 4-thiazolidinones having the formula: ##STR1## by cyclizing a compound of the formula:(R.sup.2 --NHCO--CH.sub.2 S).sub.2 ----CRR.sup.1in an aprotic reaction medium in the presence of a metal catalyst.
Abstract: The invention relates to dipeptide compounds containing thialysine and related amino acids which are useful as converting enzyme inhibitors and as antihypertensives.
Abstract: A process for producing polypeptides is disclosed wherein potassium, rubidium, or cesium serves as the counterion for both the carbonate buffer system and the amino acid or peptide salts employed.
Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds described as aminoalkyl pyridine derivatives in which the aminoalkyl pyridine is connected to a guanidine moiety or a functional equivalent thereof, either directly or through a linear connecting group. Processes for the preparation of such compounds are also disclosed. The compounds are useful for the suppression of gastirc acid secretions in mammals and compositions for such uses are also disclosed.