Benzofuran 2-carboxylic acid esters useful as inhibitors of leukotriene
申请人:Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
公开号:US04663347A1
公开(公告)日:1987-05-05
Compounds of the Formula I: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. These compounds inhibit the mammalian 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, thus preventing the metabolism of arachidonic acid to the leukotrienes. These compounds are thus useful in the treatment of asthma, allergic disorders, inflammation, skin diseases and certain cardiovascular disorders.
Benzofuran derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, these compounds are useful therapeutic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation. The compounds are also useful as analgesics and as cytoprotective agents.
Benzofuran and benzothiophene derivatives, their use in inhibiting mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these derivatives