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Pyrrolo[1,2-a]imidazole and pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives and their use as 5-lipoxygenase pathway inhibitor

US4719218A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1986
Grant dateJan 12, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of inhibiting the production of 5-lipoxygenase products in an animal in need thereof which comprises administering an effective, 5-lipoxygenase pathway inhibiting amount of a 2(3)-(pyridyl)-3-(2)-substituted phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-[5H]-pyrrolo-[1,2-a]imidazole, a 2(3)-(pyridyl)-3(2)-(substituted phenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2,-a]pyridine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to such animal.

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