An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the study drug, whether or not considered related to the use of the study drug. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the study drug, is also an AE. The 8 crossover Panel H participants are represented in both Panel H - MK-8150 10/20 mg column and Placebo (Panel A - J) column.

Hemodynamic criteria for stopping drug dosing were applied (any of the following, obtained resting and if present for ≥1 hour, unless noted). For all Panels: HR \>120 bpm; SBP ≥180 mm Hg (Panels A-D/G-J) and ≥175 mm Hg (Panels E-F); DBP ≥110 mm Hg; DBP \<50 mm Hg; SBP \<90 mm Hg or participant placed in Trendelenburg position. For Panels A-H: HR increase over identified baseline of ≥25 beats per minute; SBP reduction \>30 mm Hg versus identified baseline; \>20 mm Hg drop in SBP and \>20 beats per minute rise in HR observed together versus identified baselines; \>30 mm Hg drop in orthostatic SBP and \>30 beats per minute rise in orthostatic HR observed together. For Panels I-J, any of the following-down dosing criteria if still present 24 hours after dose decrease: HR increase ≥20 beats per minute versus identified baseline; SBP reduction \>30 mm Hg versus identified baseline; SBP \<100 mm Hg; \>30 mm Hg drop in orthostatic SBP and \>30 beats per minute rise in orthostatic HR observed together.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline for Day 1 was Day 1 pre-dose value; Baseline for Day 6-15 was Day 6 pre-dose value.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline for Day 1 was Day 1 pre-dose value; Baseline for Day 6-15 was Day 6 pre-dose value.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline for Day 1 was Day 1 pre-dose value; Baseline for Day 6-15 was Day 6 pre-dose value.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline for Day 1 was Day 1 pre-dose value; Baseline for Day 6-15 was Day 6 pre-dose value.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value (determined separately in each period).

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value (determined separately in each period).

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. Baseline was Day 1 pre-dose value.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. AUC0-24 of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 10 was determined.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Cmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 10 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Tmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 10 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. t1/2 is the time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half during the elimination phase. t1/2 of MK-8150 was determined from plasma drug concentration data obtained following the last dose of study drug, administered on Day 10.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. AUC0-24 of MK-8150 on Day 1 was determined.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Cmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Tmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. t1/2 is the time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half during the elimination phase. t1/2 of MK-8150 was determined from plasma drug concentration data obtained following the Day 1 dose.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. AUC0-24 of MK-8150 on Day 6 and Day 15 was determined.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Cmax of MK-8150 on Day 6 and Day 15 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Tmax of MK-8150 on Day 6 and Day 15 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. t1/2 is the time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half during the elimination phase. t1/2 of MK-8150 was determined from plasma drug concentration data obtained following the last dose of study drug, administered on Day 15.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. AUC0-24 of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 28 was determined.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Cmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 28 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Tmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 28 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. t1/2 is the time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half during the elimination phase. t1/2 of MK-8150 was determined from plasma drug concentration data obtained following the last dose of study drug, administered on Day 28.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. AUC0-24 of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 10 was determined.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Cmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 10 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Tmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 10 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. t1/2 is the time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half during the elimination phase. t1/2 of MK-8150 was determined from plasma drug concentration data obtained following the last dose of study drug, administered on Day 10.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. AUC0-24 of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 28 was determined.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Cmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 28 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. Tmax of MK-8150 on Day 1 and Day 28 was determined from the observed plasma concentration-time data.

Serial plasma samples for determination of PK parameters were obtained from study participants. t1/2 is the time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half during the elimination phase. t1/2 of MK-8150 was determined from plasma drug concentration data obtained following the last dose of study drug, administered on Day 28.

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the study drug, whether or not considered related to the use of the study drug. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the study drug, is also an AE.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

cSBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cSBP value by that cSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

AIx was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Augmentation index is the percentage of the central pulse pressure attributed to the reflected pulse wave, and is an indirect measure of systemic arterial stiffness. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all AIx values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each AIx value by that AIx value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified AIx value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. AIx was adjusted for HR.

AIx was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Augmentation index is the percentage of the central pulse pressure attributed to the reflected pulse wave, and is an indirect measure of systemic arterial stiffness. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all AIx values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each AIx value by that AIx value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified AIx value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. AIx was adjusted for HR.

AIx was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Augmentation index is the percentage of the central pulse pressure attributed to the reflected pulse wave, and is an indirect measure of systemic arterial stiffness. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all AIx values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each AIx value by that AIx value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified AIx value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. AIx was adjusted for HR.

AIx was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Augmentation index is the percentage of the central pulse pressure attributed to the reflected pulse wave, and is an indirect measure of systemic arterial stiffness. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all AIx values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each AIx value by that AIx value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified AIx value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement. AIx was adjusted for HR.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 12-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 12-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 12-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

HR was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all HR values obtained over the 12-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each HR value by that HR value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified HR value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

cDBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cDBP value by that cDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

cDBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cDBP value by that cDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

cDBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cDBP value by that cDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

cDBP was measured by applanation tonometry of the radial artery, using the SphygmoCor System. The central pressure waveform was determined from the peripheral pressure waveform by a transfer function. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all cDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each cDBP value by that cDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified cDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pSBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pSBP value by that pSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pSBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pSBP value by that pSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pSBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pSBP value by that pSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pSBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pSBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pSBP value by that pSBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pSBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pDBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pDBP value by that pDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pDBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pDBP value by that pDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pDBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pDBP value by that pDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.

pDBP was measured with a validated automatic measuring device. Time-weighted average was obtained as follows: For all pDBP values obtained over the 24-hour observation period, multiply the length of time that the participant spent at each pDBP value by that pDBP value, add these products together, and then divide by duration of the observation period. The length of time spent at an identified pDBP value was defined as the time elapsed since previous post-dose measurement, or time elapsed since drug administration, if there is no previous post-dose measurement.