(S)-1-[(10-chloro-6,7-dih ydro-4-oxo-3-phenyl-4H-benzo[a]quino-lizin-1-yl)carbonyl]-3-ethoxypyrroli dine
AssigneeHoffmann-La Roche Inc.
InventorsRichard R. Scherschlicht, Ulrich Widmer
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Abstract
The compound (S)-1-[(10-chloro-6,7-dihydro-4-oxo-3-phenyl-4H-benzo[a]quino-lizin-1-yl)c arbonyl]-3-ethoxypyrrolidine of the formula ##STR1## which has valuable pharmacological properties, is described. In particular, the compound of formula I has a non-sedating, hypnotic, that is, sleep-promoting, activity and can accordingly be used for the treatment of sleep disorders.
Claims4
A pharmaceutical composition for treating sleep disorders which comprises an effective amount of (S)-1-[(10-chloro-6,7-dihydro-4-oxo-3-phenyl-4H-benzo[a]quinolizin-1-yl)ca rbonyl]-3-ethoxypyrrolidine and a therapeutically inert carrier material.
A method of treating sleep disorders which comprises administering to a host in need of such treatment an effective amount of (S)-1-[(10-chloro-6,7-dihydro-4-oxo-3-phenyl-4H-benzo[a]quinolizin-1-yl)ca rbonyl]-3-ethoxypyrrolidine.
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