Patents by Inventor George B. Ewan
George B. Ewan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 5578628Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and one of the groups represented byR.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkynyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the relief of nausea and vomiting.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1990Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Michael B. Tyers, Ian H. Coates, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, James A. Bell
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Patent number: 5240954Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and one of the groups represented byR.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the relief of nausea and vomiting and/or the promotion of gastric emptying and for the manufacture of a medicament for this purpose. Promotion of gastric emptying may be for the relief of gastro-intestinal disorders associated with gastric stasis or may be of advantage in radiological examination procedures.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1991Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Michael B. Tyers, Ian H. Coates, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, James A. Bell
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Patent number: 5202343Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.5 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1992Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ian H. Coates, John Bradshaw, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, William L. Mitchell, Barry J. Price
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Patent number: 5166136Abstract: These are described spirolactam derivatives of formulae (Ia) and (Ib) ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a conventional nitrogen protecting group;R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a conventional carboxyl protecting group or activating group;R.sup.2 represents the side chain of any naturally occurring amino acid;m represents 1 or 2;n represents 1 or 2;the confirguration at * may be (R) or (S) or a mixture thereof; with the proviso that when R represents the nitrogen protecting group R.sup.3 --CO(O)-- (where R.sup.3 represents (CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--), the group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.1 represents the protected carboxy group --CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, m is 1 and n is 1 in the compounds of formula (Ib); R.sup.2 may not represent an arylmethyl group;and solvates or acid addition salts thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1989Date of Patent: November 24, 1992Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Peter Ward, George B. Ewan
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Patent number: 4957609Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group, and one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; or a salt or protected derivative thereof by cyclization of a compound of general formula (II) ##STR2## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined above, or a salt or a protected derivative thereof.The compounds of formula (I) are potent and selective antagonists at "neuronal" 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1989Date of Patent: September 18, 1990Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Neil Godfrey, Ian H. Coates, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan
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Patent number: 4939144Abstract: The invention relates to ketones of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## one of the groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;n represents 1, 2 or 3;Q represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkoxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or a group --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, (wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1988Date of Patent: July 3, 1990Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ian H. Coates, David C. Humber, James A. Bell, George B. Ewan, Alexander W. Oxford, William L. Mitchell
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Patent number: 4929632Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and one of the groups represented byR.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl - C.sub.1-3 alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the relief of nausea and vomiting and/or the promotion of gastric emptying and for the manufacture of a medicament for this purpose. Promotion of gastric emptying may be for the relief of gastro-intestinal disorders associated with gastric stasis or may be of advantage in radiological examination procedures.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1988Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Michael B. Tyers, Ian H. Coates, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, James A. Bell
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Patent number: 4859662Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and the various substituents are defined hereinbelow. The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1988Date of Patent: August 22, 1989Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ian H. Coates, John Bradshaw, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, William L. Mitchell, Barry J. Price
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Patent number: 4822881Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and the various substituents are defined hereinbelow. The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1987Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ian H. Coates, John Bradshaw, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, William L. Mitchell
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Patent number: 4814344Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, --COR.sup.10, --CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.10 (wherein R.sup.10 and R.sup.11, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.10 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.10 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.10);R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sub.3 and R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1987Date of Patent: March 21, 1989Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: David C. Humber, Ian H. Coates, James A. Bell, George B. Ewan
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Patent number: 4753789Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycoalkyl-(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and one of the groups represented byR.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl - C.sub.1-3 alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the relief of nausea and vomiting and/or the promotion of gastric emptying and for the manufacture of a medicament for this purpose. Promotion of gastric emptying may be for the relief of gastro-intestinal disorders associated with gastric stasis or may be of advantage of radiological examination procedures.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1986Date of Patent: June 28, 1988Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Michael B. Tyers, Ian H. Coates, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, James A. Bell
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Patent number: 4749718Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a group CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, COR.sup.5, CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl group in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.5 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 or SO.sub.2 R.sup.5);and one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1986Date of Patent: June 7, 1988Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ian H. Coates, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan
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Patent number: 4739072Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group, and one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;or a salt or protected derivative thereof, by cyclization of a compound of general formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined above, or a salt or a protected derivative thereof.The compounds of formula (I) are potent and selective antagonists at "neuronal" 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1986Date of Patent: April 19, 1988Assignee: SanofiInventors: Alexander W. Oxford, Colin D. Eldred, Ian H. Coates, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan
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Patent number: 4725615Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4)-alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group;one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and X represents a halogen atom or a hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)-alkoxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or a group NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1986Date of Patent: February 16, 1988Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ian H. Coates, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan
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Patent number: 4695578Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I). ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3) alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates, e.g. hydrates thereof.The compounds are potent selective antagonists at "neuronal" 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors and are useful in the treatment of migraine and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1986Date of Patent: September 22, 1987Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ian H. Coates, James A. Bell, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan
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Patent number: 4515786Abstract: R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group; andR.sup.4 is a group --OR.sup.5 or --OCOR.sup.6 whereR.sup.5 is an optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl group which may contain up to 6 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group or a carbon-attached 5-7 membered heterocyclic ring in which the hetero-atom is selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, andR.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a group R.sup.5 as defined above;provided that when the compounds contain a 5.beta.-hydrogen atom, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom and salts thereof, which compounds have activity as antidysthythmic agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1983Date of Patent: May 7, 1985Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gordon H. Phillipps, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, Barry A. Coomber
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Patent number: 4497805Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group;R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group;R.sup.3 is a hydroxy group or a group of formula --OR.sup.4 or --OCOR.sup.5 whereR.sup.4 is an alkyl or alkenyl group which may contain up to 6 carbon atoms (or such a group substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, carboxyl, phenyl, phenyl substituted by nitro, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or C.sub.1-4 alkyl), a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group (or such a group substituted by nitro, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or C.sub.1-4 alkyl), or a carbon-attached 5-7 membered heterocyclic ring in which the hetero atom is selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, andR.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a group R.sup.4 as defined above;and the D-homo analogues thereof having the group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above) at the 17a.beta.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1983Date of Patent: February 5, 1985Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gordon H. Phillipps, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, Barry A. Coomber, Anthony J. Pateman
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Patent number: 4353898Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group;R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group or a C.sub.2-5 alkanoyloxy group; andR is a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group;provided that when the compounds contain a 5.beta.-hydrogen atom, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, and the D-homo analogues thereof having the group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 is as defined above) at the 17a.beta.-position, and salts thereof have activity as antidysrhythmic agents and may be applicable for treatment of ventricular dysrhythmias in humans or animals. The compounds may be provided in the form of compositions in admixture with pharmaceutical carriers and excipients and may be prepared by a variety of processes known for producing steroids of this type. The invention also provides intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sup.3 and/or R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1981Date of Patent: October 12, 1982Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gordon H. Phillipps, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, Barry A. Coomber
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Patent number: 4352798Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## (wherein): R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group; andR.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group; and the D-homo analogues thereof having the group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above) at the 17a.beta.-position and salts and zwitterionic forms thereof have activity as antidysrhythmic agents and may be applicable for treatment of ventricular dysrhythmias in humans or animals. The compounds may be provided in the form of compositions in admixture with pharmaceutical carriers and excipients and may be prepared by a variety of processes known for producing steroids of this type.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1981Date of Patent: October 5, 1982Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gordon H. Phillipps, David C. Humber, George B. Ewan, Barry A. Coomber
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Patent number: 4197296Abstract: Steroids of the androstane series are described which possess a 3.alpha.-hydroxy group, a 5.alpha.- or 5.beta.- hydrogen atom, a 10- methyl group, an 11.alpha.- substituted amino group. The 17-position may be unsubstituted or substituted by a methyl or ethyl group in the .beta.-configuration or by an oxo group, or there may be a 16.beta., 17.beta.-epoxide group. A 2.beta.-alkoxy group may optionally be present.The compounds, particularly their salts, have anaesthetic activity.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1978Date of Patent: April 8, 1980Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gordon H. Phillipps, George B. Ewan