Novel Bismuth(III) Nsaid Compounds and Methods for their Use

The present invention relates to the field of non-specific anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In particular, the invention relates to bismuth(III) tris-carboxylate complexes having the formula [Bi(III)L3]n including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates, wherein, L is chosen from the group comprising carboxylato-NSAIDs, their derivatives, prodrugs or metabolytes, and n is >=1. The bismuth(III) tris-carboxylate complexes of the invention may be formulated for use in treatments for a wide range of ailments, particularly those where an anti-microbial activity is advantageous. In a particularly preferred embodiment the bismuth(III) tris-carboxylate complexes of the present invention exhibit activity against bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract such as Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacillus pumilus, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

Patents:
US 20,110,086,911   [MORE INFO]

Inventor(s): ANDREWS PHILIP CRAIG [AU]; JUNK PETER COURTNEY [AU]; KUMAR ISH [AU]; FERRERO RICHARD L [AU]

Type of Offer: Sale



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