Diazine derivatives

Abstract

This invention concerns compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (1-10C)alkyl, (3-8C)cycloalkyl, (3-8C)cycloalkyl-(1-4C)-alkyl, phenyl or phenyl(1-4C)alkyl, the phenyl moiety of the latter two optionally bearing one or more substituents; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, amino or (1-4C)alkylamino; R.sup.6 is (1-4C)alkyl, amino or (1-4C)alkylamino; Q is a group of formula II, in which case R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl the phenyl moiety of the latter two optionally bearing one or two substituents; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl or (2-4C)alkenyl; A and B are independently ethylene or trimethylene; Z is a direct bond between A and B, or an oxy, thio, carbonyl, methylene, ethylenedioxymethylene, ethylidene, or isopropylidene link, or Z is a group of the formula .dbd.N.M in which M is hydrogen, (1-6C)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, the phenyl moiety of the latter two optionally bearing one or two substituents; or Q represents a saturated 9- or 10-membered bicyclic amino group, which is unsubstituted or is substituted by one or two substituents; and Y is a physiologically acceptable anion. The invention also includes certain closely related anhydro-base derivatives which, like the compounds of formula I, possess beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system (and in particular beneficial effects modulated via the sino-atrial node). Also included are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of formula I (or a related anhydro-base) as active ingredient, and processes for the manufacture of the various novel compounds.