Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor α
2B
antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor α
1B
—The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.
本文描述了
氢化
吡啶[4,3-b]
吲哚、
吡啶[3,4-b]
吲哚和
氮杂七元[4,5-b]
吲哚。这些化合物可以结合并拮抗
肾上腺素受体α2B。这些化合物还可以结合并拮抗
肾上腺素受体α1B。这些化合物可以用于治疗,例如:(i)降低血压和/或(ii)促进肾脏血流和/或(iii)减少或抑制
钠重吸收。这些化合物也可以用于治疗预计对降低血压有响应的疾病或病况。本文特别描述了使用这些化合物治疗心血管和肾脏疾病的情况。