4-(HETEROARYL-METHYL AND SUBSTITUTED HETEROARYL-METHYL)-IMIDAZOLE-2-THIONES ACTING AS ALPHA2 ADRENERGIC AGONISTS
申请人:Heidelbaugh Todd M.
公开号:US20080221152A1
公开(公告)日:2008-09-11
Compounds of Formula 1
where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha
2
adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha
2B
and/or alpha
2C
adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha
2A
adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha
2
adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.