| abstract |
Novel amines of formulas (1D) and (1E), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: n is an integer of from 0 to 2; R is sulfonamide, amide, phosphonic acid, heterocycle, sulfonic acid, or hydroxamic acid; and X is -O-, -S-, -S(O)-, -S(O)2-, or NR'1 wherein R'1 is hydrogen, straight or branched alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbons, or benzyl, -C(O)R'2 wherein R'2 is straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, benzyl or phenyl or -CO2R'3 wherein R'3 is straight or branched alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbons, or benzyl wherein the benzyl or phenyl groups can be unsubstituted or substituted by from 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, trifluoromethyl, and nitro, are disclosed and are useful as agents in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, neuropathological disorders, inflammatory diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders, especially IBS. |