This invention concerns heterocyclic derivatives which are useful in inhibiting oxido-squalene cyclase, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The present invention is also concerned with heterocyclic derivatives capable of inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and hence in lowering cholesterol levels in blood plasma. The present invention also relates to methods of using such heterocyclic derivatives in diseases and medical conditions such as hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.
本发明涉及杂环衍
生物,其在抑制氧化齐墨酰基环化酶方面具有用途,以及制备它们的过程和含有它们的制药组合物。本发明还涉及能够抑制
胆固醇生物合成并因此降低血浆中
胆固醇水平的杂环衍
生物。本发明还涉及在疾病和医疗条件(如高
胆固醇血症和动脉硬化)中使用这种杂环衍
生物的方法。