| abstract |
Novel 7(4 H )-thieno[3,2- b ]pyridinones of the formula I,n wherein R is lower alkyl, and R₁ is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halo, trifluoromethyl, or phenyl optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected from halo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy and trifluoromethyl. n The compounds are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds and processes for preparing the novel compounds are also described. |