abstract |
The present invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and precursors thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention and to the use of said composition in a method for the treatment of narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, improvement of night sleep or other diseases or disorders that are beneficially treated by the administration of sodium oxycitrate to provide. |