Abstract: A series of novel heterocyclic-substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared, including the 3,4-dihydro derivatives thereof, wherein the heterocyclic ring moiety is a pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group attached by a nitrogen atom of said group to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinolone ring. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent inotropic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. Preferred member compounds include 6-(2,4-dimethylimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, 6-(2,4-dimethyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, 8-methyl-6-(tetrazol-1-yl)-2-(1H)-quinolone, 8-methyl-6-(1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)-2-(1H)-quinolone, and 6-(4-cyano-2-methylimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel heterobicyclic substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared, including the 3,4-dihydro derivatives thereof, wherein the heterobicyclic ring moiety is an optionally-substituted indolyl, phthalizinyl, benzimidazolyl, imidazopyridinyl, quinolinyl or isoquinolinyl group attached by an nitrogen or carbon atom of said group to the 6-position of the quinolone ring. The optional substituent is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.14 alkyl group located on either of the two heterobicyclic rings and/or an oxo group situated on the heterocyclic portion of said heterobicyclic ring system. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as cardiac stimulants and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. 6-{1(H)-Imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-6-yl}-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone represents a typical and preferred member compound. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agent of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is 2-chlorophenyl, 2,3-dichlorophenyl or 2-chloro-3-trifluoromethylphenyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X is O or S;R.sup.3 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sup.4 is 1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl, imidazol-1-ylmethyl, azidomethyl, 2,4,5-trimethylimidazol-1-ylmethyl, 3,4-dihydro-4-oxopyrimidin-2-ylthiomethyl, pyrimidin-2-ylthiomethyl; pyrimidin-2-ylaminomethyl, 3,4-dihydro-4-oxopyrimidin-2-ylaminomethyl, 2-aminopyrimidin-4-yloxymethyl, methoxymethyl, 2-furyl, 2-pyridylmethyl, imidazol-2-yl, hydroxymethyl, aminomethyl, 1,2,4-triazol-4-ylmethyl or 2-hydroxyethyl, and intermediates leading thereto.

Abstract: A series of novel heterocyclic-substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared, including the 3,4-dihydro derivatives thereof, wherein the heterocyclic ring moiety is a pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group attached by a nitrogen atom of said group to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinolone ring. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent inotropic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. Preferred member compounds include 6-(2,4-dimethylimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, 6-(2,4-dimethyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, 8-methyl-6-(tetrazol-1-yl)-2-(1H)-quinolone, 8-methyl-6-(1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)-2-(1H)-quinolone, and 6-(4-cyano-2-methylimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting material are provided.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is amino, hydroxy, alkoxy, phenoxy or benzyloxy, useful in the treatment of hypertension, angina, renal impairment or acute renal failure.

Abstract: A series of novel heterocyclic-substituted 1,2,3,5-tetrahydroimidazo(2,1-b)quinazolin-2-(1H)-one compounds have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the heterocyclic ring moiety is an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic group attached to the 6-, 7-, 8- or 9-positions of the aforesaid tetrahydroquinaxolinone ring. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent inotropic and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. Preferred member compounds include 7-(2,4-dimethylimidaxol-1-yl)-9-methyl-1,2,4,5,-tetrahydroimidazo (2,1-b)quinazolin-2-(1H)-one, 3,9-dimethyl-7-(2,4-dimethylimidazol-1-yl) -1,2,3,5-tetrahydroimidazo(2,1-b)quinazolin-2-(1H)-one and 9-methyl-7 -(1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,5-tetrahydroimidazo(2,1-b)quinazolin-2-(1H)-on e, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel 2-substituted 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxyquinoline derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent antihypertensive agents. Preferred member compounds include 4-amino-2-[4-(2-furoyl)piperazin-l-yl]-6,7-dimethoxyquinoline, 4-amino-2-[4-(1,4-benzodioxan-2-carbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]-6,7-dimethoxyquin oline and 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2-yl)qu inoline, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel heterocyclic-substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared wherein the heterocyclic ring moiety is a substituted pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group attached by a nitrogen atom of said group to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinolone ring. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent cardiac stimulants and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. Typical member compounds include those 6-(heterocyclic-substituted)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolones wherein the heterocyclic ring moiety is a ring-substituted imidazol-1-yl group and preferably, an imidazol-1-yl group substituted with one or two methyl groups and a monoacetyl group. 6-(4-Acetyl-2-methylimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl--2-(1H)-quinolone represents a typical and preferred member compound. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agent of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is 2-chlorophenyl, 2,3-dichlorophenyl or 2-chloro-3-trifluoromethylphenyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X is O or S;R.sup.3 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sup.4 is 1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl, imidazol-1-ylmethyl, azidomethyl, 2,4,5-trimethylimidazol-1-ylmethyl, 3,4-dihydro-4-oxopyrimidin-2-ylthiomethyl, pyrimidin-2-ylthiomethyl; pyrimidin-2-ylaminomethyl, 3,4-dihydro-4-oxopyrimidin-2-ylaminomethyl, 2-aminopyrimidin-4-yloxymethyl, methoxymethyl, 2-furyl, 2-pyridylmethyl, imidazol-2-yl, hydroxymethyl, aminomethyl, 1,2,4-triazol-4-ylmethyl or 2-hydroxyethyl, and intermediates leading thereto.

Abstract: A series of novel phenyl-substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared, including the 3,4-dihydro derivatives thereof, wherein the phenyl ring moiety is a mono-or di-substituted phenyl group attached to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinolone ring. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent inotropic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. Preferred member compounds include 8-methyl-6-[4-methylsulphinylphenyl]-2-(1H)-quinolone, 8-methyl-6-[4-hydroxyphenyl]-2-(1H)-quinolone and 8-methyl-6-[4-carbamoylphenyl]-2-(1H)-quinolone, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel heterocyclic-substituted 2-(1H)-quinolone compounds have been prepared, including the 3,4-dihydro derivatives thereof, wherein the heterocyclic ring moiety is a pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl or tetrazolyl group attached by a nitrogen atom of said group to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinolone ring. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent inotropic agents and therefore, are of value in the treatment of various cardiac conditions. Preferred member compounds include 6-(2,4-dimethylimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, 6-(2,4-dimethyl-5-nitroimadazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, 8-methyl-6-(tetrazol-1-yl)-2-(1H)-quinolone, 8-methyl-6-(1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)-2-(1H)-quinolone, and 6-(4-cyano-2-methylimidazol-1-yl)-8-methyl-2-(1H)-quinolone, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A series of novel octahydro-6-azaindole dipeptide derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and bioprecursors therefor. These particular compounds are inhibitors of the angiotensin converting enzyme and are therefore useful in therapy for the treatment of certain cardiovascular disorders, including heart failure and hypertension. Preferred member compounds include 1-[N-(1-S-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-S-alanyl]-2-S-carboxy-6-(N-methyl carbamoyl)-octahydro-6-azaindole, 1-[N-(1-S-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl-S-alanyl]-2-S-carboxy-6-methanesul phonyl-octahydro-6-azaindole and 1-[N-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-S-lysyl]-2-carboxy-6-methanesulphonyl-octa hydro-6-azaindole, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: A heterocyclic-substituted 2-quinolone compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein "Het" is an optionally substituted 5-or 6-membered monocyclid aromatic heterocyclic group attached by a carbon atom to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- position of the quinolone nucleus; R, which is attached to the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- position, is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulphonyl, halo, CF.sub.3, hydroxy, hydroxymethyl, or cyano; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, cyano (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)carbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, nitro, halo, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4 where each of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group optionally containing a further heteroatom or group selected from O, S and N--R.sup.5 where R.sup.

Abstract: A series of novel 2-substituted 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxyquinoline derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent antihypertensive agents. Preferred member compounds include 4-amino-2-[4-(2-furoyl)piperazin-1-yl]-6,7-dimethoxyquinoline, 4-amino-2-[4-(1,4-benzodioxan-2-carbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]-6,7-dimethoxyquin oline and 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2-yl)qu inoline, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Dihydropyridine anti-ischaemic agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their salts where R is aryl or heteroaryl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl, Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where n is 2, 3, or 4 and is optionally substituted by 1 or 2 CH.sub.3 groups, and R.sup.3 is an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group attached to the adjacent N atom by a C atom, said group R.sup.3 being optionally fused to a further heterocyclic group or to a benzene ring.

Abstract: Dihydropyridine Anti-ischaemic agents of the formula ##STR1## and their salts where R is aryl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl, Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where n is 2, 3 or 4 and is optionally substituted by 1 or 2 methyl groups and R.sup.3 is pyrimidyl or di- or tetrahydropyrimidyl.

Abstract: A series of novel 2-substituted 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxyquinoline derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent antihypertensive agents. Preferred member compounds include 4-amino-2-[4-(2-furoyl)piperazine-1-yl]-6,7-dimethoxyquinoline, 4-amino-2-[4-(1,4-benzodioxan-2-carbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]-6,7-dimethoxyquin oline and 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2-yl)qu inoline, respectively. Methods for preparing these compounds from known starting materials are provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl; and Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where n is 2, 3 or 4, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --Ch.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.The compounds have utility as anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agents and as synthetic intermediates to other dihydropyridine calcium antagonists.

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: Dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts; wherein R is a substituted aryl group;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where n is 2, or --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)--; and Het is a 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic group attached to the adjacent oxygen atom by a carbon atom.The compounds have utility as anti-ischaemic and anti-hypertensive agents.