Certain 2-[(4-difluoromethoxy-2-pyridyl)-methylthio or methylsulfinyl-5-benzimidazoles useful for treating peptic ulcers

U.S. Patent Number: 5312824

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for a substituent on benzene ring, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently stand for hydrogen or methyl, and n denotes 0 or 1, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof is useful for prophylaxis and treatment of peptic ulcers (e.g. gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer) and gastritis.

Inventors: Sohda; Takashi (Takatsuki, JP); Inatomi; Nobuhiro (Mishima, JP)

Assignee: Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Osaka, JP)

Application Number: 07/777,171

Issued: 1994-05-17

Expired: 2006-05-17

Classes: 514/338 ; 546/273.7

Field of search: 546/271,278 514/338

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