| abstract |
7-Oxabicyclo(2.2.1)heptane hydroxamic acid derivatives are disclosed having the general formula <IMAGE> wherein R1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkenyl; R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkanoyl or aroyl; R3 is lower alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; A is -CH2-CH=CH- or a single bond; and n is an integer from 0 to 9, with the proviso that when A is a single bond, n is an integer from 1 to 9; and including all stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These new compounds have been found to simultaneously inhibit the arachidonic acid enzymes cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase and are therefore useful as antiinflammatory, antiasthma and antipsoriatic agents. |