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3-Pyridyl enantiomers and their use as analgesics

US6133253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1997
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D401/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of controlling pain in mammals, including humans, comprising administering to a mammal or patient in need of treatment thereof selected compounds of formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates to selected (R) and (S) compounds of formula I above which are useful as analgesics as well as neuronal cell death preventors and anti-inflammatories.

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