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Tetracyclic compounds as dopamine agonists

US5597832A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1994
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D513/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A tetracyclic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A and the atoms to which it is attached and the optional double bond represent a mono- or di-heterocyclic ring selected from: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and X are specifically defined, which compounds are useful in the treatment of dopamine-related neurological, psychological and cardiovascular disorders as well as in the treatment of substance abuse and other addictive behavior disorders, cognitive impairment and attention deficit disorder.

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