Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is (CH.sub.2).sub.m NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.6 or (CH).sub.m NHCOR.sup.6 ; R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by aryl, aryl or heteroaryl; R.sup.7 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo, CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, CN, CONH.sub.2, or S(O).sub.n (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl); X is CH.sub.2, CHCH.sub.3, CH(OH), C(OH)CH.sub.3, C.dbd.CH.sub.2, CO or O; m is 0 or 1 and n is 0, 1 or 2, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and biolabile esters, are antagonists of thromboxane A.sub.2 of utility, particulary in combination with a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor, in the treatment of atherosclerosis and unstable angina and for prevention of reocclusion after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides antifungal agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, whereinR is phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3substituents each independently selected from halo and CF.sub.3 ;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and"Het", which is attached to the adjacent carbon atom by a ring carbon atom, is selected from pyridinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl and triazinyl, "Het" being optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo, CF.sub.3, CN, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, --NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl) or --NHCO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl).

Abstract: The invention provides antifungal agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R is phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo and CF.sub.3 ;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and"Het", which is attached to the adjacent carbon atom by a ring carbon atom, is selected from pyridinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl and triazinyl, "Het" being optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo, CF.sub.3, CN, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, --NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl) or --NHCO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl).

Abstract: The invention provides antifungal agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R is phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo and CF.sub.3 ;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and"Het", which is attached to the adjacent carbon atom by a ring carbon atom, is selected from pyridinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl and triazinyl, "Het" being optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo, CF.sub.3, CN, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, --NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl) or --NHCO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl).

Abstract: A series of novel aryloxyalkylamino - and arylaminoalkylamino-pyridine and imidazole compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein the aryl moiety is further substituted by a sulphamoyl or sulphonylamino group or by a ureido or acylamino group located at the para-position of the ring with respect to the aforesaid alkylamino side chain. These compounds are useful in therapy as anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias. Methods for preparing all these compounds from know starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel aryloxyalkylamino- and arylaminoalkylamino-pyridine and imidazole compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the aryl moiety is further substituted by a sulphamoyl or sulphonylamino group or by a ureido or acylamino group located at the para-position of the ring with respect to the aforesaid alkylamino side chain. These compounds are useful in therapy as anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel N-alkyl-N-(alkanesulphonamidoheterocyclicmethyl)-4-alkanesulphonamidophene tyl mines have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and various key novel intermediates therefor. The heterocyclic moiety present in these compounds is a benzo-fused heterocyclic group derived from either benzofuran, benzothiophene, benzoxazole or quinoline, and it is attached to the adjacent methyl group of the molecule by means of the available ring carbon atom which is situated alpha to the hetero atom. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly effective anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias. Preferred member compounds include N-methyl-N-(5-methanesulphonamidobenzofur-2-ylmethyl)-4-methanesulphonamid op henethylamine and N-methyl-N-(6-methanesulphonamidoquinol-2-ylmethyl)-4-methanesulphonamidop hen thylamine. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A cardiac antiarrhythmic agent of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R is R.sup.3 SO.sub.2 NH--, R.sup.3 CONH-- or R.sup.1 R.sup.2 NSO.sub.2 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl or --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 where R.sup.1 andR.sup.2 are as defined above; andHet is either (a) a 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl group optionally substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or an amino group, or (b) a 2-imidazolyl group optionally substituted by one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups.

Abstract: A series of novel 4-substituted piperazinyl-pyridine and 4-substituted piperazinyl-imidazole compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the 4-substituent is a lower phenylalkyl group or a derivative thereof further substituted on the phenyl moiety by a sulphamoyl or sulphonylamino group or by a nitro, amino or acetamido group. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly effective anti-arrhythmic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac arrythmias. The most preferred member compound of the series is N-{4-[1-hydroxy-2-(4-[4-pyridinyl]-1-piperazinyl)ethyl]phenyl} methanesulphonamide. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of pyridyl or imidazolyl substituted phenyl piperazines having utility as anti-arrhythmic agents is disclosed.

Abstract: Dihydropyridines of the formulae ##STR1## wherein R is chlorothienyl or mono- or disubstituted phenyl where said substituent is fluoro, chloro, bromo or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each alykl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 when taken separately are each hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached are piperidine or pyrrolidine; R.sup.5 is alkyl or 2-hydroxyethyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or methoxy; X and Z are each hydrogen or methoxy; Y is alkylene; R.sup.7 is chlorophenyl or trifluoromethyl-chlorophenyl; p is 0 or 1; and Q is CH or N are useful in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and angina.

Abstract: N-(mono or disubstituted Phenoxyalkyl)imidazoles and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are able to selectively inhibit the action of the thromboxane synthetase enzyme without significantly inhibiting the action of the prostacycline synthetase or cyclooxygenase enzymes and are thus useful in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, thrombosis migraine and the vascular complications of diabetes.

Abstract: N-(mono or disubstituted phenoxyalkyl)imidazoles and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are able to selectively inhibit the action of the thromboxane synthetase enzyme without significantly inhibiting the action of the prostacycline synthetase or cyclooxygenase enzymes and are thus useful in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, thrombosis, migraine, and the vascular complications of diabetes.

Abstract: A novel series of carboxy-substituted naphthalenes and carboxy-substituted benzo-fused heterocycles, such as carboxy-substituted derivatives of indole, benzofuran and benzothiophene, has been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. These particular compounds are useful in therapy for the treatment of thrombosis, ischaemic heart disease, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, migraine, peripheral vascular disease, the vascular complications of diabetes and endotoxic shock. Preferred member compounds include 2-(1-imidazolylmethyl)-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-5-carboxylic acid and 3-methyl-2-(3-pyridylmethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-5-carboxylic acid, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: The N-(substituted benzyl) imidazoles are selective enzyme inhibitors and thus are useful in the treatment of heart disease, circulatory and vascular problems.

Abstract: Heterocyclic thromboxane synthetase inhibitors of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, which is attached to the 2-, 3- or 4-position, is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, hydroxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;Y, which is attached to the 2- or 3-position, is --COOH, --COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or --CONH.sub.2 ;X is O, S, NH, N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or N(benzyl); andR, which is attached to the 5-, 6- or 7-position, is a group of the formula ##STR2## or (3- or 4-pyridyl)--Z.sup.2 -- wherein Z.sup.1 is --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O-- and Z.sup.2 is --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 O-- or --OCH.sub.2 --;and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts; processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them which are useful, for example, in the treatment of thrombosis.

Abstract: A novel series of carboxy-substituted naphthalenes and carboxy-substituted benzo-fused heterocycles, such as carboxy-substituted derivatives of indole, benzofuran and benzothiophene, has been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. These particular compounds are useful in therapy for the treatment of thrombosis, ischaemic heart disease, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, migraine, peripheral vascular disease, the vascular complications of diabetes and endotoxic shock. Preferred member compounds include 2-(1-imidazolylmethyl)-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-5-carboxylic acid and 3-methyl-2-(3-pyridylmethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-5-carboxylic acid, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel 3-(1-imidazolylmethyl)indolylacrylic acid and 3-(3-pyridylmethyl)indolylacrylic acid derivatives has been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition and base salts. These particular compounds are useful in therapy for the treatment of thrombosis, ischaemic heart disease, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, migraine, and the vascular complications of diabetes. Preferred member compounds include E-3-{1-[2-methyl-3-(1-imidazolylmethyl)]indolyl}-acrylic acid and E-3-{1-[2-methyl-3-(3-pyridylmethyl)]-indolyl} acrylic acid, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.