Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: A physical form of N-[4-[5 -(cyclopentyloxycarbonyl)amino-1-methyl-indol-3-ylmethyl]-3-methoxybenzoyl ]-2-methylbenzenesulphonamide substantially free of other physical forms, which form is crystalline, has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern with specific peaks occuring at 2.theta.=8.1, 13.7, 16.4, 20.5 and 23.7.degree. and an infra-red spectrum (0.5% in KBr) having sharp peaks at 3370, 1670, 1525, 1490, 1280, 890, 870 and 550 cm.sup.-1, a process for its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it. Also disclosed is a flowable preparation of the physical form which is in the form of soft pellets, and a process for obtaining this preparation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thiazole of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 6-membered monocyclic or 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing one or two nitrogen atoms;X is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;Ar is phenylene which may optionally bear one or two substituents, or Ar is an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocyclene moiety contining up to three nitrogen atoms;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl, (2-6C)alkynyl or substituted (1-4C)alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl, (3-6C)alkynyl or substituted (1-4C)alkyl or R.sup.2 is optionally substituted benzoyl; andQ.sup.2 is optionally substituted thiazolyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.The invention also concerns processes for the manufacture of a thiazole of the formula I and pharmaceutical compositions containing said thiazole.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, Rz, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thiazole of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted aryl of up to 10 carbon atoms;A is a direct link to X, or is (1-6C)alkylene, (3-6C)alkenylene, (3-6C)alkynylene or cyclo(3-6C)alkylene;X is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;Ar.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenylene, or a 6-membered heterocyclene moiety containing up to three nitrogen atoms;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl, (2-6C)alkynyl or substituted (1-4C)alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl, (3-6C)alkynyl, substituted (1-4C)alkyl or (2-6C)alkanoyl;Q is optionally substituted thiazolyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.The invention also concerns processes for the manufacture of a thiazole of the formula I, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing said thiazole.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thiazole of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted aryl of up to 10 carbon atoms;A is a direct link to X, or is (1-6C)alkylene, (3-6C)alkenylene, (3-6C)alkynylene or cyclo(3-6C)alkylene;X is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;Ar.sup.2 is optionally substituted phenylene, or a 6-membered heterocyclene moiety containing up to three nitrogen atoms;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl, (2-6C)alkynyl or substituted (1-4C)alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl, (3-6C)alkynyl, substituted (1-4C)alkyl or (2-6C)alkanoyl;Q is optionally substituted thiazolyl;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.The invention also concerns processes for the manufacture of a thiazole of the formula I, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing said thiazole.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thiazole of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 6-membered monocyclic or 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing one or two nitrogen atoms;X is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;Ar is phenylene which may optionally bear one or two substituents, orAr is an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocyclene moiety continuing up to three nitrogen atoms;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl, (2-6C)alkynyl or substituted (1-4C)alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl, (3-6C)alkynyl or substituted (1-4C)alkyl or R.sup.2 is optionally substituted benzoyl; andQ.sup.2 is optionally substituted thiazolyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.The invention also concerns processes for the manufacture of a thiazole of the formula I and pharmaceutical compositions containing said thiazole.