Tricyclic compounds of the general Formula I: ##STR1## as defined herein which exhibit antagonist activity at V.sub.1 and/or V.sub.2 receptors and exhibit in vivo vasopressin antagonist activity, methods for using such compounds in treating diseases characterized by excess renal reabsorption of water, and processes for preparing such compounds.
通用式I的
三环化合物:##
STR1##,如本文所定义,在V.sub.1和/或V.sub.2受体上表现出拮抗活性,并在体内表现出抗利
尿素拮抗活性,使用这种化合物治疗由肾脏过度重吸
水引起的疾病的方法,以及制备这种化合物的方法。