abstract |
Described herein are deuterium-enriched neuroactive steroids of the Formula (II) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R 2a , R 2b , R 3 , R 4a , R 4b , R 5 , R 6a , R 6b , R 11a , R 11b , R 12a , R 12b , R 16a , R 16b , R 17 , R 19 , R a , and R b and subvariables thereof are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment. |