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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 1988
Filed:
Jun. 18, 1987
Julian Adams, Westmount, CA;
Yvan Guindon, Montreal, CA;
Patrice C Belanger, Dollard des Ormeaux, CA;
Michel L Belley, St. Laurent, CA;
Joshua Rokach, Chomedey, CA;
Merck Frosst Canada, , CA;
Abstract
4,7-Benzofurandione derivatives of Formula I, 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, psoriasis and allergic conjunctivitis. The compounds are also useful as analgesics and as cytoprotective agents. Also disclosed are novel intermediates useful for the preparation of the 4,7-benzofurandiones of this invention. ##STR1##