| abstract |
The present invention relates to a novel class of benzoylecgonine, ecgonine and ecgonidine derivatives which are useful for preventing and treating immunoregulatory disorders, neuromuscular. disorders, joint disorders, connective tissue disorders, circulatory disorders and pain. The compounds of this invention are conveniently obtained by chemical synthesis. Accordingly, this invention also relates to methods for preparing the benzoylecgonine, ecgonine and ecgonidine derivatives and to pharmaceutical compositions containing these derivatives. |