Abstract: Provided are novel benzothiepines, derivatives, and analogs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods of using these compounds and compositions in medicine, particularly in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions such as those associated with atherosclerosis or hypercholesterolemia, in mammals. Also provided are compositions and methods for combination therapy employing ileal bile acid transport inhibitors and HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors for the treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions.

Abstract: Novel methods and combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a hyperlipidemic condition or disorder in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of one or more HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors and one or more ASBT inhibitors selected from the specific group of compounds described herein, and the combinations comprise one or more MIG Co-A reductase inhibitors and one or more of said apical sodium co-dependent bile acid transport inhibitors.

Abstract: A class of 1-phenyl imidazol-2-one biphenylmethyl compounds is described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders.

Abstract: A class of N-substituted-1,2,4-triazolone compounds is described for use in treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Provided are novel benzothiepines, derivatives, and analogs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods of using these compounds and compositions in medicine, particularly in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions such as those associated with atherosclerosis or hypercholesterolemia, in mammals. Also provided are compositions and methods for combination therapy employing ileal bile acid transport inhibitors and EG Co-A reductase inhibitors for the treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions.

Abstract: The current invention discloses hydroxyamidino derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound selected from a class of N-substituted (.alpha.-imidazolyl-toluyl)pyrrole compounds are described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Compositions of particular interest comprise angiotensin II antagonist compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one; wherein R.sup.0 is selected from CH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 H, CHO, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OCHOCH.sub.3 and CH.sub.2 --CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from Cl, CF.sub.3, CHO, n-butyl, cyano, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 and CO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 ; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, phenyl, benzyl, phenethyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexylmethyl, cyclohexylethyl, propylthio, butylthio and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is hydrido; wherein each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: The current invention discloses hydroxyamidino derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The current invention discloses hydroxyamidino derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: A class of N-arylheteroarylalkyl imidazol-2-one compounds is described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. Compounds of particular interest are angiotensin II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from ##STR2## wherein m is one; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, 4-methylbutyl, 2-ethylbutyl, n-pentyl, neopentyl, phenyl, methylphenyl, difluorophenyl, benzyl, phenethyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexylmethyl, cyclohexylethyl, cyclohexanoyl, 1-oxo-2-cyclohexylethyl, benzoyl, 1-oxo-2-phenethyl, 1-oxopropyl, 1-oxobutyl, 1-oxopentyl and 2-hydroxybutyl; wherein R.sup.0 is hydrido; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, phenyl, benzyl, phenethyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexylmethyl, propylthio, butylthio, and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.

Abstract: A class of substituted spiro compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula III: ##STR1## wherein n is a number selected from 0, 1 and 2; wherein R.sup.3 is methylsulfonyl or sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.8 is selected from hydrido, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, butyl, tert-butyl, isobutyl, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, hydroxyl, mercapto, methylthio, ethylthio, cyano, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, chloromethyl, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, heptafluoropropyl, difluorochloromethyl, dichlorofluoromethyl, difluoroethyl, difluoropropyl, dichloroethyl, dichloropropyl, trifluoromethoxy, hydroxymethyl, methoxymethyl and ethoxymethyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Conformationally restricted compounds are described which are therapeutically effective as angiotensin II antagonists for the treatment of circulatory disorders.

Abstract: A class of N-arylheteroarylalkyl imidazol-2-one compounds is described for use in treatment of a glaucoma disorder. Compounds of particular interest are angiotensin II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido and alkyl; wherein each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, hydroxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, formyl and acetyl; wherein R.sup.5 is hydrido; wherein R.sup.6 is alkyl; wherein R.sup.7 is an acidic group selected from COOH and ##STR3## or a stereoisomer or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to phenyl amidine alkanoic acids and lactones having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of such phenyl amidine derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as tetrahydro-quinolinyl or tetrahydro-isoquinolinyl-terminated alkylamino ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 ; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein G is a tetrahydro-quinolinyl or tetrahydro-isoquinolinyl group; wherein R.sub.1 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl and n-propyl; wherein R.sub.2 is phenylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 is hydrido; wherein R.sub.4 is selected from--(CH.sub.2).sbsb.q--C.tbd.C-Vwherein V is selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.6 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.7 is selected from isobutyl, cyclopropyl and cyclopropylmethyl; wherein q is a number selected from zero through three, inclusive; and wherein n is a number selected from zero through three, inclusive; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to phenyl amidine alkanoic acids and lactones having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of such phenyl amidine derivatives.

Abstract: A class of N-substituted N-(.alpha.-triazolyltoluyl)pyrrole compounds described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Compounds of particular interest are angiotensin II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from alkyl; and wherein R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl; and wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, halo, nitro, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, cyano, carboxyl and methoxycarbonyl; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.5 and R.sup.8 must be selected from COOH, SH, PO.sub.3 H.sub.2, SO.sub.3 H, CONHNH.sub.2, CONHNHSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OH, ##STR2## wherein each of R.sup.42 and R.sup.43 is independently selected from chloro, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, methoxycarbonyl and trifluoromethylsulfonyl; or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of N-arylheteroarylalkyl 1-heteroaryl-imidazol-2-one compounds is described for use in treatment of glaucoma disorder. Compounds of particular interest are angiotensin II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido and alkyl; wherein each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, hydroxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, formyl and acetyl; wherein R.sup.5 is hydrido; wherein R.sup.6 is alkyl; wherein R.sup.7 is an acidic group selected from COOH and ##STR3## or a stereoisomer or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of N-substituted (.alpha.-imidazolyltoluyl)pyrrole compounds is described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Compounds of particular interest are angiotensin II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one; wherein R.sup.0 is selected from CH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 H, CHO, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OCHOCH.sub.3 and CH.sub.2 --CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from Cl, CF.sub.3, CHO, n-butyl, cyano, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 and CO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 ; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, phenyl, benzyl, phenethyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexylmethyl, cyclohexylethyl, propylthio, butylthio and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is hydrido; wherein each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.