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Optically active isomers of ketotifen and therapeutically active metabolites thereof

US7872025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2009
Grant dateJan 18, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P37/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Racemic norketotifen, racemic 10-hydroxy-ketotifen, racemic 10-hydroxy-nor-ketotifen and optically active isomers of ketotifen, norketotifen, 10-hydroxy-ketotifen and 10-hydroxy-norketotifen were found to have antiallergic and anti-inflammatory effects while being devoid of the severe dose-limiting sedative side effects of Ketotifen.

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