| abstract |
Sulfonylamino phenylacetamide derivatives of the general formula (I) are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods for their use are also disclosed. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention that, preferably: (1) bind with high affinity to κ opioid receptors; (2) display good opioid receptor selectivity of κ versus µ and κ versus δ; and (3) do not substantially inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymatic activity, in particular CYP2D6, CYP2C9 and CYP3A4. |