Adenosine derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each hydrogen, alkoxy or arylthio and R.sup.7 is hydrogen or halogen, or a group of the formula: ##STR3## and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen or alkanoyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These derivatives and salts thereof are useful as antihypertensives, bradycardiacs, etc. The method of production thereof and pharmaceutical compositions based on those adenosine derivatives or salts are also described.