Derivatives of 3,3-diphenylpropylamines

US7384980B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Schwarz Pharma Ltd. · DE

Inventors

• Claus Meese · Monheim, DE
• Bengt Sparf

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 10, 2005
• Grant date: Jun 10, 2008
• Expiry date: Jan 13, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C307/02
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns novel derivatives of 3,3-diphenylpropylamines, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds, and the use of the compounds for preparing drugs. More particularly, the invention relates to novel prodrugs of antimuscarinic agents with superior pharmacokinetic properties compared to existing drugs such as oxybutynin and tolterodine, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, a method of using said compounds and compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence, gastrointestinal hyperactivity (irritable bowel syndrome) and other smooth muscle contractile conditions.