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Enantiomer (-) of tenatoprazole and the therapeutic use thereof

US7652034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2006
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P1/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to enantiomer (−) of tentoprazole. The inventive enantiomer (−) of tenatoprazole, or (−)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridyl)methyl]sulfinyl]imidazol[4,5-b]pyridine exhibits improved pharmacokinetic properties which make it possible to use a once a day posology of a drug for relevant indications. The enantiomer (−) of tentoprazole can be used for treating digestive pathologies.

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