It has been discovered that certain (+)-3-substituted-N-alkylmorphinans are ffective anticonvulsant and neuroprotective agents. Novel compounds having these biological properties are presented in a method of use for preventing, treating or controlling convulsions in mammals having a need for such treatment. The compounds do not lead to dependency, have low toxicity, and provide effective anticonvulsant or neuroprotective treatment with little or no behavioral detriment to the recipient. A number of pharmacological formulations and methods of administering compounds of the invention are suitable for anticonvulsive or neuroprotective treatments.
已经发现某些(+)-3-取代-N-烷基
吗啡类化合物是有效的抗癫痫和神经保护剂。本发明提供了具有这些
生物学特性的新型化合物,用于预防、治疗或控制需要此类治疗的哺乳动物的惊厥。这些化合物不会导致成瘾,毒性低,并且提供有效的抗癫痫或神经保护治疗,对接受者的行为几乎没有不良影响。本发明的化合物适用于抗癫痫或神经保护治疗的多种药物制剂和给药方法。