Benzothiophenes as appetite suppressants
US4971974A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/44
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions comprising a compound of formula 1, and optionally a mild stimulant, are effective anorectics, where formula 1 is: ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salts, wherein X and Y are each independently hydrogen, hydroxy, methyl, ethyl, propyl, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, fluoro, chloro, or bromo. These compounds are effective for reducing appetite globally, or at lower dosage, for altering macronutrient preferences and decreasing substance dependence.
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