Methods of treating muscle spasms using N-desmethylzopiclone
US6458791B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07B2200/07
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is directed to compositions comprising, and methods of using, racemic N-desmethylzopiclone, optically pure (+)-N-desmethylzopiclone, and optically pure (−)-N-desmethylzopiclone in the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions in mammals. The invention is further directed to novel methods of preparing N-desmethylzopiclone, optically pure (+)-N-desmethylzopiclone, and optically pure (−)-N-desmethylzopiclone.
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