Imidazole and imidazoline derivatives and uses thereof
US5866579A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D495/04
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is directed to novel imidazole and imidazoline derivatives which are selective agonists for cloned human .alpha..sub.2 adrenergic receptors. This invention is also related to the use of these compounds for the treatment of any disease where modulation of the .alpha..sub.2 receptors may be useful. The invention further provides for a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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