Therapeutically active derivatives of nicotinic acid, process for their preparation and related pharmaceutical compositions.

摘要

The novel derivatives of the nicotinic acid, having general formula:
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wherein R1 is H or methyl and R2 and R3, when separated, respectively represent OH and CH2OH, or are combined in a cyclic structure forming the group:
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show analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity associated with specific effects, or hypoglycemic and hypochlolesteremic activity. The subject derivatives are prepared by reacting (3-4) isopropyliden pyridoxine with the chloride of the nicotinic acid.