摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to the use of cyclopentane heptan(ene)oic acid, 2-thiocarbamoyloxy and carbamoyloxy as therapeutic agents e.g. as ocular hypotensives. The compounds used in accordance with the invention are represented by formula (I) wherein a wavy segments indicate either the alpha (α) or beta (β) configuration; the dashed bond represents a double bond or a single bond; Z is O or S; Ar is selected from the group consisting of aryl or heteroaryl radicals having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms and substituted derivatives of said aryl and heteroaryl radicals; n is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 4; x and y are 1 or 0, provided that when x is 1, y is 0 and when x is 0, y is 1; R1 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical or a substituted lower alkyl radical having up to six carbon atoms, X is selected from the group consisting of -OR1 and -N(R1)2; Y is =O or represents 2 hydrogen radicals, and the 9 and/or 11 esters thereof and/or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and/or esters.</p> |