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Aldose reductase inhibitor

US5155259A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 1991
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C59/64
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aldose reductase inhibitor, comprising a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the effective component, in which R is lower alkyl or cyclohexylmethyl and n is 2 or 3. The compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof according to the invention exhibit a superior aldose reductase inhibiting activity with simultaneous high stability, so that they are useful for the prevention and therapy of diabetic complications.

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