Abstract: The invention relates to nitric oxide donor compounds and their use for treating cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, pain, fever, gastrointestinal disorders, ophthalmic diseases, hepatic disorders, renal diseases, respiratory disorders, immunological diseases, bone metobolismsdysfunctions, central and peripheral nervous system diseases, sexual dysfunctions, infectious diseases, for the inhibition of platelet aggregation and platelet adhesion, for treating pathological conditions resulting from abnormal cell proliferation, vascular diseases. The invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds of the invention and composition comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds according to the invention and at least one 15 therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: a bond, —NHCH2(CH2)nCH2OC(O)—, —CH2NHC(O)CH2NHC(O)—, —CH2OC(O)—, —OCH(CH3)OC(O)—, —OCH2OC(O)—, —O—, —NR1—, —CR1R3—, —(CH2)p—, —(CH2)qNR1C(O)—, —CHR5NR2C(O)—, —(CH2)qC(O)—, —(CH2)qC(O)—, —(CH2)qC(O)NR1—, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of using the compounds for treating, hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivatives or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): R—NR1c—(K)k0—(B)b0—(C)c0—NO2??(I) wherein c0, b0 and k0 are 0 or 1; R is the radical of an analgesic drug for chronic pain, for instance neurophatic pain; R1c is H or alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; B is such that its precursor is selected from amino acids, hydroxy acids, polyalcohol, compounds; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.

Abstract: Endothelin receptor antagonist nitroderivatives of general formula (I): having an improved pharmacological activity compared with their parent compounds. They can be employed for treating or preventing endothelial-related disorders, renal, pulmonary, cardiac and vascular diseases, and inflammatory processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivatives or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): R—NR1c—(K)k0—(B)b0—(C)c0—NO2??(I) wherein c0, b0 and k0 are 0 or 1; R is the radical of an analgesic drug for chronic pain, for instance neurophatic pain; R1c is H or alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; B is such that its precursor is selected from amino acids, hydroxy acids, polyalcohol, compounds; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.

Abstract: Renin inhibitors nitroderivatives of formula (I): A-(X0—ONO2)s ??(I) having wider pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for treating or preventing congestive heart failure, coronary diseases, cardiac insufficiency, left ventricular dysfunction and hypertrophy, cardiac fibrosis, myocardial ischemia, stroke, atherosclerosis, restenosis post angioplasty, renal insufficiency, renal ischemia, renal failure, renal fibrosis, glomerulonephritis, renal colic, ocular and pulmonary hypertension, glaucoma, hypertension, diabetic complications such as nephropathy, vasculopathy and neuropathy, peripheral vascular diseases, liver fibrosis, portal hypertension, metabolic syndrome, erectile dysfunction, complications after vascular or cardiac surgery, complications of treatment with immunosuppressive agents after organ transplantation, hyperaldosteronism, lung fibrosis, scleroderma, anxiety, cognitive disorders.

Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein R is an angiotensin receptor antagonist active group, Y is -Y1-Y2-Y3-Y4-Y5-; Y1 is C(R1R2); R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, and —OC(O)C1-4 alkyl; Y2 is O or CH2; Y3 is C(O) or CH2; Y4 is O or CH2; Y5 is —(CH2)1-2—(X)0-1—(CH2)0-1— or is absent; X is —O— or —CR3R4—; and R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C4 alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, which is useful for treating hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing nitrooxy esters, nitrooxy thioesters, nitrooxy carbonates and nitrooxy thiocarbonates of compounds having at least an hydroxyl or thiol functional group, according to the following reaction scheme The invention also relates to intermediates useful in said process and to their preparation.

Abstract: ACE inhibitor nitroderivatives of formula (I): A—(X1—ONO2)s ??(I) having wider pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for treating cardiovascular and renal diseases and inflammatory processes.

Abstract: Captopril nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiovascular, inflammatory and renal diseases.

Abstract: Angiotensin II receptor blocker nitroderivatives of formula (I): R—(Y—ONO2)s??(I) having wider pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for treating cardiovascular, renal and chronic liver diseases and inflammatory processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivatives or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): R—NR1c—(K)k0—(B)b0—(C)c0—NO2??(I) wherein c0, b0 and k0 are 0 or 1; R is the radical of an analgesic drug for chronic pain, for instance neurophatic pain; R1c is H or alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; B is such that its precursor is selected from amino acids, hydroxy acids, polyalcohol, compounds; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.

Abstract: ACE inhibitor nitroderivatives of formula (I): A-(X1—ONO2)s??(I) having wider pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for treating cardiovascular and renal diseases and inflammatory processes.

Abstract: Captopril nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiovascular, inflammatory and renal diseases.

Abstract: 1,5-Disubstituted 5a-methylperhydroinden-3a-ol derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## where eitherthe symbol - - - - represents a single bond,the group A is in cis configuration with respect to the 3a-hydroxy, 7a-methyl and 1-L groups, andA is (CH.dbd.CH).sub.m (CH.sub.2).sub.n OR, (CH.dbd.CH).sub.m (CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, (CH.dbd.CH).sub.m (CH.sub.2).sub.p B, OH, O(CH.sub.2).sub.q OR, O(CH.sub.2).sub.q NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or O(CH.sub.2).sub.r B;q is an integer from 2 to 5;r is an integer from 1 to 2;orthe symbol - - - - represents a double bond,A is oxygen, CH(CH.dbd.CH).sub.s (CH.sub.2).sub.n OR,CH(CH.dbd.CH).sub.s (CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 orCH(CH.dbd.CH).sub.s (CH.sub.2).sub.p B; andL is ?CH.dbd.C(R.sup.3)!.sub.s CH.dbd.NR.sup.4 or ?CH.dbd.C(R.sup.3)!.sub.s CH.sub.2 NHR.sup.4, in the E configuration, are useful for treating cardiovascular disorders such as heart failure and hypertension.

Abstract: 17-aryl and heterocyclyl-5.beta.,14.beta.-androstane compounds having the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an aryl ring or a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring are active on the cardiovascular system and are useful in treating cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: A therapeutical method for treating hypertension is disclosed which comprises administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of an imino derivative of 3.beta., 14.beta.-dihydroxyetianaldehyde, particularly 17.beta.-guanidinoiminomethyl-5.beta.-androstan-3.beta.,14.beta.-diol.