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2-Naphthyl acetic acid derivatives and compositions and methods thereof

US3978116A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1975
Grant dateAug 31, 1976
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Expiry dateMar 17, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C63/33
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-Naphthyl acetic acid derivatives and the corresponding amides, esters, hydroxamic acids and addition salts thereof, optionally substituted at the .alpha.-position on the acetic acid moiety and/or at position 6 and/or at positions 1, 4, 7 or 8 on the naphthyl ring and optionally saturated at positions 3 and 4, are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti-pruritic agents. A pharmaceutical method of effecting treatment of inflammation, pain, pyrexia and pruritus by the administration of naphthyl acetic acid derivatives. A pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of the above maladies comprising a naphthyl acetic acid derivative.

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