Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Patent Type
- Patents(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
- Publication Date
- 2002-05-28
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to hydroxy-substituted azetidinones useful as hypocholesterolemic agents in the treatment prevention of atherosclerosis, and to the combination of a hydroxy-substituted azetidinone of this invention and a cholesterol bioxynthesis inhibitor for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis. The invention also relates to a process for preparing hydroxy-substituted azetidinones.Atherosclerotic coronary heart disease (CHD) represents the major cause for death and cardiovascular morbidity in the western world. Risk factors for atherosclerotic coronary heart disease include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, family history, male gender, cigar smoke and serum cholesterol. A total cholesterol level in excess of 225-250 mg / dl is associated with significant elevation of risk of CHD.Cholesteryl esters are a major component of atherosclerotic lesions and the major storage form of cholesterol in arterial wall cells. Formation of cholestery...