6-Hydroxy and 6-oxo-androstane derivatives having the general formula (I):
wherein the symbol represents a single or a double bond and A, R1 and R2 have the meanings given in the description; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and their use for the preparation of a medicament useful for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as heart failure and hypertension are disclosed.
6-hydroxy and 6-oxo-androstane derivatives of formula (I), active on the cardiovascular system. ##STR1## wherein: the symbol A represents CH--OR, C.dbd.N--OR, CH--CH.dbd.N--OR and C.dbd.CH--N--OR; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined herein.