abstract |
The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for neuropathic pain containing, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof: n n(wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 , A, and B have the same definitions as those described in the specification), and an animal model produced by administering (+)-4a-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,12,12a-octohydro-trans-quinolino[2,3-g]isoquinoline. The present invention makes it possible to perform drug treatment for neuropathic pain. The therapeutic effect of a compound against neuropathic pain can also be evaluated. |