摘要 |
<p>Epoxy steroids 7.alpha.-acylthio-9.alpha.,11.alpha.-epoxy-20-spirox-4-ene-3,21-diones of the formula I < IMG > (I), in which R represents lower alkanoyl and -A-A-represents an ethylene or cyclopropylene group, have a high aldosterone-antagonistic activity without significant sexually-specific side-effects and can be used as potassium-protecting diuretics in the treatment of various forms of hyperaldosteronism. The compounds can be obtained by conventional processes of steroid chemistry.</p> |