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Pyridyl piperidine orexin receptor antagonists

US8242121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2008
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D417/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is. directed to pyridyl piperidine compounds of formula (I) which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful' in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

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