Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic derivatives of formula (I) and (Ia), or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess antithrombotic and anticoagulant properties and are accordingly useful in methods of treatment of humans or animals. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the heterocyclic derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the production of an antithrombotic or anticoagulant effect.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula(M.sup.1).sub.n --Q--(M.sup.2).sub.1-n --L--A Iwherein:n is 0 or 1;M.sup.1 is an amino group;Q is an aromatic heterocyclic group containing a basic nitrogen atom;M.sup.2 is an imino group;L is a template group; andA is an acidic group, or an ester or amide derivative thereof, or a sulphonamide group;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof, for use in the treatment of a disease in which platelet aggregation mediated by the binding of adhesion molecules to GPIIb-IIIa is involved. Novel compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## and metabolically labile esters and amides thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which R.sup.13, M.sup.2, X.sup.1, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.1a, X.sup.2 and A.sup.1 have the meanings given in the specification. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of the binding of fibrinogen to glycoprotein IIb/IIIa. Intermediates are also disclosed.