Non-nucleotide compositions and method for treating pain
US7749980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P29/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method of treating pain. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a P2X receptor antagonist. The methods of the present invention are useful in reducing pain, such as traumatic pain, neuropathic pain, organ pain and/or pain associated with diseases. The P2X receptor antagonists useful for this invention are non-nucleotide compounds of general Formula I. Compounds of Formula I can be used alone to treat pain. Compounds of Formula I can also be used in conjunction with other therapeutic agents or adjunctive therapies commonly used to treat pain, thus enhancing the therapeutic effect of pain reduction.
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