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6-Methyl-2-(4-methylthiophenyl)-i midazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-N,N-dimethylacetamide

US4460592A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1983
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

6-Methyl-2-(4-methylthiophenyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-N,N-dimethylaceta mide is provided, preferably in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, for example, 6-methyl-2-(4-methylthiophenyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-N,N-dimethylacet amide methylsulfate. Also provided is a method of providing a patient with a hypnotic effect which comprises administering to said patient a hynotically effective amount of the compound 6-methyl-2-(4-methylthiophenyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]-pyridine-3-N,N-dimethylacet amide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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