The present invention is directed to hydroxymethyl piperidine compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
本发明涉及羟甲基
哌啶类化合物,其为促进睡眠的受体拮抗剂。本发明还涉及所述化合物在潜在的治疗或预防神经系统和精神疾病中的用途,这些疾病涉及促进睡眠的受体。本发明还涉及含有这些化合物的组合物。本发明还涉及利用这些组合物在潜在的预防或治疗涉及促进睡眠的受体的疾病中的用途。