Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is aryl or heteroaryl: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl; Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --; n is 1 to 3; and X is a 5 or 6 membered nitrogen containing aromatic heterocyclic ring which may optionally be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, CN, --N(R.sup.3).sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 H, (CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or (CH.sub.2).sub.m CON(R.sup.3).sub.2 group wherein each R.sup.3 is independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and m is 0 or 1; and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, and pharmaceutical preparation containing such compounds, have utility as anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is aryl or heteroaryl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl; n is 2, 3 or 4; R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or CH.sub.2 CN; and R.sup.4 is a group of the formula COR.sup.5, CSR.sup.5, C(.dbd.NR.sup.6)R.sup.7 or SO.sub.2 R.sup.5, wherein R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, NH.sub.2, NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), NH(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl), N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl).sub.2, NHCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), NHCH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2, NHCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 H, NH(CH.sub.2).sub.2 NH.sub.2, NHNH.sub.2, NHNRCO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), NH-aryl, NHCO-aryl or a heterocyclic, NH-heterocyclic or NHCO-heterocyclic group, or when R.sup.4 is C(.dbd.O)R.sup.5, R.sup.5 may be H or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.6 is H, CN, CO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), SO.sub.2 -aryl, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 N(C.sub.1 -C.

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: A dihydropyridine compound of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, whereinY is --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --;R is aryl or heteroaryl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl; andR.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, 2-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, benzyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m COR.sup.4 where m is 1, 2 or 3 andR.sup.4 is hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcan be employed for treating or preventing a heart condition or hypertension.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is aryl or heteroaryl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl; X is a 5 or 6 membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring which is substituted with one or more hydroxyl or oxo groups and which may optionally be fused to a further 5 or 6 membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and which may optionally be further substituted in the heterocyclic ring or further fused heterocyclic ring; Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --; and n is 1 to 3 when X is linked to Y by a ring carbon atom, or 2 or 3 when X is linked to Y by a ring nitrogen atom; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmacuetical preparation containing such compounds, have utility as anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: Dihydropyridine anti-ischaemic and anti-hypertensive agents of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts; wherein R is aryl or heteroaryl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 or 2-methoxyethyl; n is 1 or 2; m is 1, 2 or 3; X is a 5 or 6 membered aromatic heterocyclic group which is linked to the adjacent alkoxymethyl group by a ring carbon atoms thereof; and Z is a group--NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or a 5 to 6 membered nitrogen containing heterocyclic group; where R.sup.3 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), COCF.sub.3, CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or a heterocyclic or SO.sub.2 -heterocyclic group, wherein the heterocyclic group is optionally substituted; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 and each independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, they form a pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl, morpholino, piperazinyl or N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts; where:R is aryl or heteroaryl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or2-methoxyethyl;Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --;R.sup.3 is ##STR2## , and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, have utility as anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: A series of novel 4-piperidino-6,7-dimethoxyquinazoline compounds, further substituted on the piperidino group, and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, possess cardiac stimulating activity in mammals. They are useful in the curative or prophylactic treatment of cardiac conditions, in particular heart failure.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts; where R is aryl or heteroaryl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or2-methoxyethyl;Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an organic substituentare useful in treating or preventing heart conditions or hypertension.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is aryl or heteroaryl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl; Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 13 ; n is 1 to 3; and X is a 5 or 6 membered nitrogen containing aromatic heterocyclic ring which may optionally be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, CN, --N(R.sup.3).sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 H, (CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or (CH.sub.2).sub.m CON(R.sup.3).sub.2 group wherein each R.sup.3 is independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and m is 0 or 1; and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, and pharmaceutical preparation containing such compounds, have utility as anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: 6,7-Dialkoxy-4-[4-(cyclic-sulfonamidoalkyl)piperidino]quinazolines and method of use as cardiac stimulants.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaminoquinazoline compounds of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R is a pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl or triazinyl group linked to the piperazine ring by one of its carbon atoms, and optionally substituted by hydroxy, halogen, alkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy,alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy and certain amino groups; their use as an antihypertensive agent and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaminoquinazoline compounds of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R is a pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl or triazinyl group linked to the piperazine ring by one of its carbon atoms, and optionally substituted by hydroxy, halogen, alkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy and certain amino groups; their use as an antihypertensive agent and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaminoquinazoline compounds of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R is a pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl or triazinyl group linked to the piperazine ring by one of its carbon atoms, and optionally substituted by hydroxy, halogen, alkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy and certain amino groups; their use as an antihypertensive agent and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Dihydropyridine anti-ischaemic and antihypertensive agents of the formula: ##STR1## where Y is --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --;R is aryl or heteroaryl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or 2-methoxyethyl;andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or aryl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl); or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a group of the formula: ##STR2## where R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, aryl, aryl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), benzhydryl; 2-methoxyethyl, 2-(N,N-di[C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl]amino) ethyl, or cyclopropylmethyl;their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, processes for the preparation of the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: 1-(3- or 4-substituted piperidino)phthalazines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Y is a 3- or 4-position substituent and is --X-(CHR.sup.1).sub.m -Z wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; m is 1 or 2; X is oxygen or a direct link provided that when m is 1, X is a direct link; and Z is --N(R.sup.2)COR.sup.3, --N(R.sup.2)COOR.sup.3, --N(R.sup.2)SO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --N(R.sup.2)SO.sub.2 NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, --N(R.sup.2)SOR.sup.3, --N(R.sup.2)CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or --OCONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenethyl, benzyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, phenyl or pyridyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or R.sup.3 ; provided that when X is a direct link, R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 is C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof; processes for their preparation; and their use as cardiac stimulants and phosphodiesterase inhibitors.

Abstract: A series of 1-piperidinophthalazine derivatives as phosphodiesterase inhibitors and cardiac stimulants.

Abstract: A series of novel 4-amino-6,7-di(lower alkoxy)-2-(4-substituted piperazino)quinazoline derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. These derivatives all possess a benzo-oxacycloalkanoyl moiety located at the 4-position of the piperazine ring. Such compounds are useful in therapy as highly potent antihypertensive agents. 4-Amino-2-[4-(chroman-2-carbonyl)piperazino]-6,7-dimethoxyquinazoline represents a typical and preferred member compound. Methods for preparing all these compounds from known starting materials are provided and the principal synthetic route leading to the desired final products is described in some detail.

Abstract: Regulators of the cardiovascular system and, in particular, in the treatment of hypertension having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl;X, is a 3- or 4-position substituent and is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or ##STR2## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, andR.sup.2 is lower alkyl; lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl; lower alkyl substituted by phenyl, substituted phenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, halogen, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl or lower alkylsulfonyl; with the proviso that any O, N or halogen atom in R.sup.2 is separated by at least 2 carbon atoms from the nitrogen atom to which R.sup.2 is attached; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: Regulators of the cardiovascular system and, in particular, in the treatment of hypertension having the formula ##STR1## pharmaceutically-acceptable bioprecursors thereof, and the pharmaceutically-acceptable acid addition salts thereof; wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ; alk is ethylene, monophenyl substituted ethylene, mono- and dimethyl substituted ethylene or monophenylmonomethyl substituted ethylene; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; phenyl or substituted phenyl; and methods for their preparation.