The four stereoisomers are disclosed having the formula:in which the asymmetric centers a and b are the same or different. Thecompounds are derived from the (+) and (-) alcohols and the (+) and (-)dihydropyridines and have either the absolute R or S configuration. Alsodisclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount ofthe compounds in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and methods forproducing cardiotonic activity using the compositions.
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