Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are antagonists of oxytocin and are useful in the treatment of preterm labor and dysmenorrhea, and for stoppage of labor prepatory to Caesarean delivery.

Abstract: Aromatic 2-benzazepines with fused 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic rings which are antagonists of cholecystokinins and/or gastrin, and are useful in the treatment or prevention of CCK-related and/or gastrin-related disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems; compositions comprising these compounds; and methods of treatment of mammals or of increasing food intake of animals employing these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are spirocyclic compounds of the formula: ##STR1## The compounds of formula I are oxytocin antagonists useful in the treatment of preterm labor and dysmenorrhea, and for the stoppage of labor preporatory to Caesarian delivery. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds as well as methods for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: Methods of antagonizing gastrin and/or cholecystokinin (CCK) with benzodiazepine analogs are disclosed, as well as related pharmaceutical compositions, which are useful in treating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, and of the appetite.

Abstract: Aromatic 1,4-benzodiazepines with fused 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic rings which are antagonists of cholecystokinins and/or gastrin, and are useful in the treatment or prevention of CCK-related and/or gastrin-related disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems; compositions comprising these compounds; and methods of treatment employing these compounds.

Abstract: Benzodiazepine analogs of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed which are antagonists of gastrin and cholecystokinin (CCK).

Abstract: Enzyme tripeptides of the formula: ##STR1## and analogs thereof which inhibit renin and are useful for treating various forms of renin-associated hypertension, hyperaldosteronism and congestive heart failure; compositions containing these renin-inhibitory peptides, optionally with other antihypertensive agents; and methods of treating hypertension, hyperaldosteronism or congestive heart failure or of establishing renin as a causative factor in these problems employing the novel tripeptides.

Abstract: Benzodiazepines of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed which are antagonists of gastrin and cholecystokinin (CCK).

Abstract: Aromatic 1,4-benxodiazepines with fused 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic rings which are antagonists of cholecystokinins and/or gastrin, and are useful in the treatment or prevention of CCK-related and/or gastrin-related disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems; compositions comprising these compounds; and methods of treatment employing these compounds.

Abstract: A method of antagonizing the function of cholecystokinins in a disease state in mammals, especially in humans, which comprises administering a pharmaceutically-effective amount of certain 2-acylaminomethyl-1,4-benzodiazepine derivatives or their salts, alone or with a pharmaceutical carrier, with or without an adjuvant.

Abstract: Renin inhibitory peptides of the formula ##STR1## and analogs thereof inhibit renin and are useful for treating various forms of renin-associated hypertension and hyperaldosteronism.

Abstract: Peptides having the formula: ##STR1## and their use as pharmaceuticals are disclosed.

Abstract: Triazolobenzodiazepines of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed which are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK).

Abstract: Renin inhibitory peptides of the formula ##STR1## and analogs thereof inhibit renin and are useful for treating various forms of renin-associated hypertension and hyperaldosteronism.

Abstract: Peptides having the formula ##STR1## and their use as pharmaceuticals are disclosed.

Abstract: A non-fermentation process for preparing a benzodiazepinedione of the formula: ##STR1## and intermediates is disclosed.

Abstract: Novel quinazolino-1,4-benzodiazepin-5,13-diones, which have been found to be antagonists of the function of cholecystokinins (CCK), to the preparation of these compounds from compounds prepared by aerobic fermentation of certain Aspergillus alliaceus strains, and to the use of these compounds to antagonize the function of CCK, which antagonism is useful, e.g., for the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite-regulatory systems of mammals, especially of humans.

Abstract: Novel quinazolino-1,4-benzodiazepin-5,13-dione derivatives, which are soluble in aqueous media and which have been found to be antagonists of the function of cholecystokinins (CCK), to the preparation of these compounds from compounds prepared by aerobic fermentation of certain Aspergillus alliaceus strains, and to the use of these compounds to antagonize the function of CCK, which antagonism is useful, e.g., for the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite-regulatory systems of mammals, especially of humans.

Abstract: Novel indol-3-yl-quinazolino-1,4-benzodiazepin-5,13-diones, which are antagonists of the function of cholecystokinins (CCK), to the preparation of these compounds from compounds prepared by aerobic fermentation of certain Aspergillus alliaceus strains, and to the use of these compounds to antagonize the function of CCK, which antagonism is useful, e.g., for the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite-regulatory systems of mammals, especially of humans.

Abstract: Dibenzo[a,d]cycloocten-5,12-(and 6,12)-imines, derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as anxiolytics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants and in the treatment of mixed anxiety-depression, minimal brain dysfunction and extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson's disease.