[(Alkoxycarbonyl)oxy]alkyl esters of methyldopa
US4426391A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/24
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel prodrugs of methyldopa which are [(alkoxycarbonyl)oxy]alkyl esters of methyldopa are disclosed. Also, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are disclosed. Upon administration to warm-blooded animals, these prodrugs liberate methyldopa along with innocuous side products.
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