Abstract:
This invention relates to compounds having structural Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the Renal Outer Medullary Potassium (ROMK) channel (Kir1.1). The compounds of Formula I are useful as diuretics and natriuretics and therefore are useful for the therapy and prophylaxis of disorders resulting from excessive salt and water retention, including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and chronic and acute heart failure.
Abstract:
Compounds having Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof: are selective inhibitors of the 11&bgr;-HSD1 enzyme. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dylsipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Syndrome X, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.