Meso-azacyclic aromatic acid amides and esters as novel serotonergic agents
US5612366A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D487/08
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The meso-azacyclic aromatic acid amides and esters of the present invention are useful in the treatment of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal motility disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux, non-ulcer dyspepsia, delayed gastric emptying, ileus, irritable bowel syndrome, and the like. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention find utility as antagonists of serotonin 5-HT.sub.3 receptors. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and/or withdrawal, irritable bowel syndrome, emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.
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