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2-((nitro)phenoxymethyl) heterocyclic compounds that enhance cognitive function

US5472958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1994
Grant dateDec 5, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/40
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Selective and potent cholinergic ligands selective for neuronal nicotinic cholinergic channel receptors, which ligands have the formula: ##STR1## as well as pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, which are useful in the treatment of dementias, attentional hyperactivity disorder, or substance abuse withdrawal characterized by decreased cholinergic function, one of which is also an analgesic agent, and one of which is an agent useful for treating anxiety associated with cognitive impairment.

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