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Prostaglandin analog for treating osteoporosis

US5409911A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 1992
Grant dateApr 25, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/3873
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a prostaglandin-bisphosphonate compound of the formula: ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The claimed compounds are effective as delivery agents of prostaglandins to treat osteoporosis and related bone diseases. The claimed compounds also simultaneously deliver a bisphosphonate which inhibits bone resorption and delivers prostaglandins which increase bone formation in vivo.

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