Merck + Co., Inc.

Pierre J Mallorga

Richard W Ransom

Michael F Sugrue

Ian M Bell

Wayne J Thompson

Anthony M Smith

Peter M Munson

Wayne J Thomspon

This invention is concerned with novel 1,3-dihydro-1-�1-(1-heteroarylpiperidin-4-yl)piperidin-4-yl!-2H-benzimidaz olones, derivatives thereof, their preparation, method of use and pharmaceutical compositions. These compounds are endowed with antimuscarinic activity and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of myopia (commonly known as nearsightedness).

Muscarine antagonists

This invention is concerned with novel 1-�cycloalkylpioeridin-4-yl!-2H benzimidazolones, their compositions and method of use. The novel compounds are selective muscarinic agonists of the m2 subtype with low activity at the m3 subtype. The compounds are effective for the treatment of glaucoma with fewer side effects than the pilocarpine therapy.

Muscarine agonists

Compounds, 1,3-dihydro-1-{1-�piperidin-4-yl!piperidin-4-yl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and 1,3-dihydro-1-{4-amino-1-cyclohexyl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and derivatives thereof, their preparation, method of use and pharmaceutical compositions are described. These compounds are endowed with antimuscarinic activity and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of myopia (commonly known as nearsightedness).

Compounds, 1,3-dihydro-1-{1-[piperidin-4-yl]piperidin-4-yl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and 1,3-dihydro-1-{4-amino-1-cyclohexyl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and derivatives thereof, their preparation, method of use and pharmaceutical compositions are described. These compounds are endowed with antimuscarinic activity and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of myopia (commonly known as nearsightedness).

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Pierre J Mallorga