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Antiviral drugs for treatment of arenavirus infection

US8461177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2008
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D249/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by the Arenavirus family such as Lassa fever, Argentine hemorrhagic fever, Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, and Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever.

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