The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical uses for compounds that exhibit activity as nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitors. Specifically, it relates to the use of NOS inhibitors, particularly selective neuronal NOS (N-NOS) inhibitors: (a) alone or in combination with another active agent for the treatment of psoriasis; (b) in combination with an antiinflammatory agent for the treatment of inflammatory disorders; (c) in combination with a narcotic analgesic (e.g., opiates such as morphine or demerol) for the treatment of pain; (d) alone or in combination with other active agents for the enhancement of cognition; and (e) alone or in combination with other active agents for the treatment of sleep disorders such as apnea, narcolepsy and insomnia.
本发明涉及表现为
一氧化氮合酶(NOS)
抑制剂活性的化合物的新药用途。具体而言,涉及使用NOS
抑制剂,特别是选择性神经元NOS(N-NOS)
抑制剂:(a)单独或与另一活性剂结合用于治疗牛皮癣;(b)与抗炎药物结合用于治疗炎症性疾病;(c)与麻醉镇痛剂(例如
吗啡或
度冷丁等阿片类药物)结合用于治疗疼痛;(d)单独或与其他活性剂结合用于增强认知功能;以及(e)单独或与其他活性剂结合用于治疗呼吸暂停、白天疲劳和失眠等睡眠障碍。