Inhibitors of ion channels
US7705158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D417/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides substituted aryl sulfonamides, compositions comprising these compounds, as well as methods of using these compounds or compositions in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.
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