| abstract |
A method for activating potassium channels and for treating hypertension, addiction, asthma, incontinence, and other conditions treatable by potassium channel activators, comprising administering a compound having formula (I), wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or lower alkoxy groups; and wherein R' is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or aralkyl. |