Pharmaceutical method using 6-substituted-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydro-9H-carbazoles and 7-substituted-10H -cyclohepta (7, 6-B) indoles

U.S. Patent Number: 5814653

Abstract: This invention provides novel 6-substituted-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9H-carbazoles and 7-substituted-10H-cyclohepta[7,6-b]indoles. These compounds are 5-HT.sub.1F agonists which are useful for the treatment of migraine and associated disorders.

Inventors: Flaugh; Michael Edward (Indianapolis, IN), Kiefer, Jr.; Anton Daniel (Indianapolis, IN), Walker; Clint Duane (Indianapolis, IN), Xu; Yao-Chang (Fishers, IN)

Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis, IN)

Application Number: 08/992,320

Issued: 1998-09-29

Expired: 2006-09-29

Classes: 514/411

Field of search: 514/411

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