Enantiomer (-) of tenatoprazole and the therapeutic use thereof
US7652034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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