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.
本发明提供了一般式I的
三环化合物:##STR1##,其在此定义下表现出V.sub.1和/或V.sub.2受体的拮抗活性,并在体内表现出利尿激素拮抗剂活性,以及使用这些化合物治疗由过多肾脏重吸收
水分所特征的疾病的方法,以及制备这些化合物的方法。