US4160827A
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Metronidazole phosphate and salts
Assignee: Pharmacia and Upjohn Co
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Filing: 1978-02-06
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Granted: 1979-07-10
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Expires: 1998-02-06
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.⊕ is a pharmacologically acceptable cation. The compounds are water soluble and are compounded with pharmaceutical carriers to form compositions which are useful as medical treatment for those conditions for which metronidazole is useful in treating.
Inventors
- 👤 Moo J. Cho
- 👤 John J. Biermacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:27
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07F; C07F9/00; C07F9/02; C07F9/547; C07F9/645; C07F9/6503; C07F9/6506; A; A61; A61P; A61P31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
A compound of the formula: ##STR4## wherein X.sup.⊕ is a pharmacologically acceptable cation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
13 words
A compound of the formula: ##STR4## wherein X.sup.⊕ is a pharmacologically acceptable cation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
A compound according to claim 1 wherein X is potassium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR5## wherein X.sup.⊕ is a pharmacologically acceptable cation, in association with a pharmaceutical carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR5## wherein X.sup.⊕ is a pharmacologically acceptable cation, in association with a pharmaceutical carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composition according to claim 3 in unit dosage form wherein the compound is present in a concentration of from about 10 to about 500 mg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process of antibiotic treatment comprising the administration to a subject of a therapeutic amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR6## wherein X.sup.⊕ is a pharmacologically acceptable cation, in association with a pharmaceutical carrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process of antibiotic treatment comprising the administration to a subject of a therapeutic amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR6## wherein X.sup.⊕ is a pharmacologically acceptable cation, in association with a pharmaceutical carrier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the amount of compound administered is from about 2 to about 6 mg./kg. body weight of the subject.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
9 words
The process of claim 6 wherein X is potassium.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-07-09 | 1983-01-08 | 1983-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-09 | 1987-01-08 | 1987-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-09 | 1991-01-08 | 1991-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |