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5-(heterocyclic alkyl)-6-aryl-dihydropyrimidines

US6245773A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1997
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is directed to dihydropyrimidine compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## which are selective antagonists for human .alpha..sub.1A receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, relaxing lower urinary tract tissue, the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotency, cardiac arrhythmia and for the treatment of any disease where antagonism of the .alpha..sub.1A receptor may be useful. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

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