Biphenyl derivatives
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA R&D IP LLC
- Publication Date
- 2006-04-12
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Abstract
Description
Background of the invention
[0001] field of invention
[0002] The present invention relates to novel biphenyl derivatives useful in the treatment of pulmonary diseases. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such biphenyl derivatives, methods and intermediates for preparing such biphenyl derivatives, and methods of using such biphenyl derivatives for the treatment of pulmonary diseases.
[0003] technical status
[0004] Lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often treated with bronchodilators. A widely used class of bronchodilators consists of the beta 2 Adrenergic receptor (adrenergic receptor) agonists such as albuterol, formoterol, and salmeterol. These compounds are usually administered by inhalation. Another class of bronchodilators consists of muscarinic receptor antagonists (anticholinergic compounds), such as ipratropium and tiotropium. These compounds are also usually administe...