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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2006
Udo Bauer, Mölndal, SE;
Wayne Brailsford, Mölndal, SE;
Linda Gustafsson, Mölndal, SE;
Tor Svensson, Mölndal, SE;
Udo Bauer, Mölndal, SE;
Wayne Brailsford, Mölndal, SE;
Linda Gustafsson, Mölndal, SE;
Tor Svensson, Mölndal, SE;
AstraZeneca AB, Sodertalje, SE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel imidazole derivatives having a positive allosteric GABAreceptor (GBR) modulator effect, methods for the preparation of said compounds and to their use, optionally in combination with a GABAagonist, for the inhibition of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The compounds are represented by the general formula (I) wherein R, R, Rand Rare as defined in the description. For example, Rmay be phenyl, Rmay be dimethylamino pyrrolidin-1-yl, Rmay be alkoxy and Rmay be alkyl, ai arylalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryloxy or heterocyclylalkyl.