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Substituted ureas and thioureas and pharmaceutical compositions thereof

US4008326A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1975
Grant dateFeb 15, 1977
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Expiry dateJun 25, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C405/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of improving the endogenous production of prostaglandins by a mammal is disclosed, which comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of 1-pyridylalkyl-3-naphthyl-2(thio)ureas. Disclosed also are novel substituted 1-pyridylalkyl-3-naphthyl-2(thio)ureas and therapeutic compositions thereof which are useful in carrying out the method of the invention. Disclosed also are methods of treating mammals for clinical conditions responsive to prostaglandins, such as, for example, male infertility, epidermal injuries, atonic uterine bleeding, thromboembolic disease and like clinical conditions.

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