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Polymorph of zopolrestat monohydrate

US6159976A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1999
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to zopolrestat monohydrate and polymorphs thereof. This invention also relates to processes for preparing zopolrestat monohydrate, for preparing polymorphs thereof and for preparing anhydrous zopolrestat. This invention also relates to compositions comprising zopolrestat monohydrate and to methods of using zopolrestat monohydrate and compositions thereof to treat diabetic complications such as diabetic cataracts, diabetic retinopathy or diabetic neuropathy, lower blood lipid levels or blood uric level.

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