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Compounds for treatment of cardiac arrhythmia synthesis, and methods of use

US6316487A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2000
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention pertains to novel compounds, and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns a method of making the novel compounds. The novel compounds are rapidly metabolized analogs of amiodarone, having the distinct and advantageous characteristic of being metabolized to a less lipophilic compound. The new compounds can have particular utility for treating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias, especially in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The product can also provide effective management for ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and re-entrant tachyarrhythmias involving accessory pathways.

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