abstract |
This invention relates to a method for inhibiting cataracts comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula (I); or a pharmaceutical salt or solvate thereof wherein: R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen, methyl, benzoyl, substituted benzoyl, or C(O)-(C1-C6 alkyl); R2 is selected from the group pyrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, and hexamethyleneimin-1-yl; where the R2 group is optionally the N-oxide. |