Title: 5-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone compositions and methods of use

Abstract: Novel analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory compositions containing as the active ingredient the compound, 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone are described. Such compositions have also been found to cause significant lowering of serum uric acid and glucose levels and to be effective in the treatment of a number of upper respiratory ailments in humans and other mammals. Skin conditions such as dermatitis and poison ivy are also alleviated by this agent. The compositions containing 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone caused no irritation on oral administration or when applied to specific target tissues showed no significant irritation or other sequelae.

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Inventors: Gadekar, Shreekrishna M. (Trenton, NJ, US)

Application Number: 530684
Filing Date: 1974-12-09
Publication_date: 1976-08-10
Assignee: Affiliated Medical Research, Inc. (Princeton, NJ)
Primary Class(es): 514/345
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US Patent Ref:

3644626	Feb, 1972	Witzel	424/263.
3655897	Apr, 1972	Witzel	424/263.
3715358	Feb, 1973	Witzel et al.	424/263.
3721676	Mar, 1973	Witzel et al.	260/296.

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Primary Examiner: Drezin, Norman A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Dorfman, Herrell and Skillman