Metabolism resistant fenfluramine analogs and methods of using the same

US2020331844A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2020331844-A1
Application numberUS-202016870128-A
CountryUS
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Filing dateMay 8, 2020
Priority dateDec 22, 2015
Publication dateOct 22, 2020
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Metabolism-resistant fenfluramine analogs are provided. The subject fenfluramine analogs find use in the treatment of a variety of diseases. For example, methods of treating epilepsy by administering a fenfluramine analog to a subject in need thereof are provided. Also provided are methods of suppressing appetite in a subject in need thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in practicing the subject methods are also provided.

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1 .- 11 . (canceled) 12 . A method of treating a refractory form of epilepsy, comprising: orally administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a metabolism-resistant fenfluramine analog having a structure selected from the group consisting of: 13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the compound is which is (1,1-difluoroethyl)({1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-yl})amine. 14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the method further comprises co-administering to the patient an antiepileptic agent.

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  • The ring being saturated · CPC title

  • with rings other than six-membered aromatic rings being part of the carbon skeleton · CPC title

  • with a four-membered ring · CPC title

  • Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine {or methadone} · CPC title

  • C07C211/29Primary

    the carbon skeleton being further substituted by halogen atoms or by nitro or nitroso groups · CPC title

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What does patent US2020331844A1 cover?
Metabolism-resistant fenfluramine analogs are provided. The subject fenfluramine analogs find use in the treatment of a variety of diseases. For example, methods of treating epilepsy by administering a fenfluramine analog to a subject in need thereof are provided. Also provided are methods of suppressing appetite in a subject in need thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in practicing th…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Zogenix International Ltd
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Primary CPC classification C07C211/29. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
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Publication date Thu Oct 22 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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