Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A compound of the formula I ##STR9## or the tautomeric forms thereof in which the R 1 -substituted cyano-guanidyl radical is placed in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring, and in which R 1 stands for aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R 2 stands for hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radicals, or a salt thereof with a non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A compound of the formula I ##STR9## or the tautomeric forms thereof in which the R 1 -substituted cyano-guanidyl radical is placed in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring, and in which R 1 stands for aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R 2 stands for hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radicals, or a salt thereof with a non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 1 in which the R 1 -substituted cyano-guanidyl radical is placed in the 3-position of the pyridine ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A compound according to claim 1, in which the R 1 -substituted cyano-guanidyl radical is placed in the 4-position of the pyridine ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 1, in which R 1 is selected from the group consisting of isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, branched pentyl, branched hexyl and branched heptyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A compound as defined in claim 1 which is N-tert-butyl-N"-cyano-N'-3-pyridylguanidine; or a non-toxic, pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salt thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A compound as defined in claim 1 which is N"-cyano-N-tert-pentyl-N'-3-pyridylguanidine; or a non-toxic, pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salt thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A compound as defined in claim 1 which is N"-cyano-N-(1-ethyl-1-methylpropyl)-N'-3-pyridylguanidine; or a non-toxic, pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salt thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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A compound as defined in claim 1 which is N"-cyano-N-3-pyridyl-N'-1,1,2-trimethylpropylguanidine; or a non-toxic, pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salt thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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A compound as defined in claim 1 which is N"-cyano-N-(1,1-diethylpropyl)-N'-3-pyridylguanidine; or a non-toxic, pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salt thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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A compound as defined in claim 1 which is N"-cyano-N-neopentyl-N'-3-pyridylguanidine; or a non-toxic, pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salt thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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A compound according to claim 1 wherein R 1 is either saturated hydrocarbon or ##STR10##
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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A composition for the treatment of hypertension containing as an active component, an effective amount of at least one compound according to claim 1, together with a carrier therefor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 12, which contains at least 0.1% of the active compound.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 12 containing at least 0.1% of said compound in combination with another therapeutic compound applied in the treatment of hypertension, together with a pharmaceutical carrier.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 14, which also contains an effective amount of a β-adrenergic blocker, a diuretic, reserpine, or α-methyldopa.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 14, which contains an effective amount of a β-adrenergic blocker.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
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A method of treating a human suffering from hypertension which comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula I ##STR11## or the tautomeric forms thereof in which the R 1 -substituted cyano-guanidyl radical is placed in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring, and in which R 1 stands for aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R 2 stands for hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radicals; or a salt thereof with a non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of treating a human suffering from hypertension which comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula I ##STR11## or the tautomeric forms thereof in which the R 1 -substituted cyano-guanidyl radical is placed in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring, and in which R 1 stands for aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R 2 stands for hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy radicals; or a salt thereof with a non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as claimed in claim 17, in which the compound is administered to an adult in dosage units containing not less than 0.01 mg and up to 1000 mg.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 18 wherein the compound is administered in a dosage unit of from 0.02 to 200 mg.