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Quaternary ammonium compounds useful as muscarinic receptor antagonists

US8202891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2008
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D409/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides compounds of the formula:in salt or zwitterionic form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-6, a, Z and Q are as defined in the specification. These compounds are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

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