| abstract |
There are disclosed anti-hypertensive compositions and a method of lowering blood pressure in mammals. The active component in the anti-hypertensive compositions is a compound of the formula <IMAGE> wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from straight chain and branched chain C1-C12 alkyl groups and benzyl, with the proviso that no branch occur on the alpha carbon atom of the alkyl group; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom they are bonded to form a heterocyclic ring; M+X is a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, wherein x is the valence of the cation. |