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Aryl thioxanthines

US6066641A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1997
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D473/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q.sub.3 R.sub.3 and Q.sub.8 R.sub.8 are described herein. The compounds possess PDE-IV inhibitory activity and improved selectivity with regard to PDE-III inhibition. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment utilizing the disclosed compounds.

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