Composition for and method of treating diseases caused by protozoa
US4001415A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 1995 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/44
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
New 1-alky-2-(pyridyl-sulfinylmethyl)-5-nitro-imidazoles and 1-alkyl-2-(pyridyl-sulfonylmethyl)-5-nitro-imidazoles are described according to the formula I ##STR1## in which R stands for a methyl, ethyl or hydroxyethyl group and Z stands for a --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 -- group and the pyridine ring is linked to the sulfinyl or the sulfonyl group in 2, 3 or 4 position as well as a process for their manufacture. The novel compounds have a pronounced activity against protozoae, especially trichomonads and amebae.
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