Patents Represented by Attorney Baerbel R. Brown
  • Patent number: 6358959
    Abstract: Dihydro-polyazanaphthalen-2-one compounds (e.g., dihydroquinazolin-2-one and dihydropteridin-2-one derivatives) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The synthesis of these compounds and their use as alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists is also described. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Bock, Michael A. Patane, Thomas G. Steele
  • Patent number: 6339090
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Barrow, Harold G. Selnick, Philippe G. Nantermet
  • Patent number: 6329393
    Abstract: A crystalline pharmaceutically acceptable benzenesulfonate salt of Compound A of formula: and solvates thereof are disclosed. Compound A and its benzenesulfonate salts are alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Pharmaceutical compositions employing the crystalline salts, and processes for making and using the crystalline salts are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Amato, Zhen Li, James A. McCauley
  • Patent number: 6326372
    Abstract: Lactam and cyclic urea derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are disclosed. The synthesis of these compounds and their use as alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists is also described. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are typically selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ben E. Evans, Kevin F. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 6319932
    Abstract: Novel oxazolidinone compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The synthesis of these compounds and their use as alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists is also described. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jennie B. Nerenberg, Mark G. Bock, Harold G. Selnick, Linda Payne
  • Patent number: 6320049
    Abstract: This invention relates to crystalline pharmaceutically acceptable salts of an alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonist, Compound A, which are useful in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Pharmaceutical compositions employing the crystalline salts, and processes for making and using the crystalline salts and pharmaceutical compositions of Compound A are also disclosed. This invention further relates to a process for obtaining enantiomerically pure intermediate useful for the synthesis of end product alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists. The end product compounds are useful for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and for relaxing lower urinary tract tissue. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a class of dihydropyrimidinone compounds of which Compound A is a member, wherein the process involves deprotonating a dihydropyrimidinone compound and then coupling the deprotonated derivative with a primary amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Sidler, Robert D. Larsen, Wenjie Li
  • Patent number: 6316437
    Abstract: Spirohydantoin compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are disclosed. The synthesis of these compounds and their use as alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists is also described. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are typically selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob M. Hoffman