Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: Provided are methods of treating malaria comprising administration of compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject in need thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are uses of the compounds of Formula (I), as defined herein, for treating a Plasmodium infection, and for treating malaria. Also provided are methods of treatment further comprising administration of one or more additional anti-malarial compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating malaria comprising administration of compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject in need thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein. The invention also provides uses of the compounds of Formula (I), as defined herein, for the possible inhibition of plasmepsin X, plasmepsin IX or plasmepsin X and IX activity, for treating a Plasmodium infection, and for treating malaria. Also provided are methods of treatment further comprising administration of one or more additional anti-malarial compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds of structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of Formula I may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: Methods of treating malaria comprising administration of compounds of Formula (I?) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject in need thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein. It also provides uses of the compounds of Formula (I), as defined herein, for inhibiting plasmepsin X, plasmepsin IX or plasmepsin X and IX activity, for treating a Plasmodium infection, and for treating malaria. Also provided are methods of treatment further comprising administration of one or more additional anti-malarial compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II), or a salt thereof: Formula (I) Formula (II) which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II) or their salts, and methods of treating pain disorders, cough, and itch using the same.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof, where Q, X, R1 and R2 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating pain (acute, post-operative, neuropathic), or cough or itch disorders using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A-1, or a salt thereof: Formula A-1, where J, K, Q and R1 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting sodium ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A-1 or their salts, and methods of treating pain (e.g. chronic pain), or cough or itch disorders using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A-1, or a salt thereof: Formula A-1, where J, K, Q and R1 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting sodium ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A-1 or their salts, and methods of treating pain (e.g. chronic pain), or cough or itch disorders using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof, where Q, X, R1 and R2 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting Na 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating pain (acute, post-operative, neuropathic), or cough or itch disorders using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A: Formula A, or a salt thereof, wherein “Het”, Ra, and Rb are defined herein, which have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula AA and Formula AB: wherein “Heteroaryl-1”, RA1, RA2, RB1, and RC are defined herein, which novel compounds have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formulae AA and AB or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to imidazopyridin-2-one derivatives which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (A) or a salt thereof, wherein “Het”, Ra, and Rb are defined herein, which have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula (A) or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula AA and Formula AB: wherein “Heteroaryl-1”, RA1, RA2, RB1, and RC are defined herein, which novel compounds have properties for blocking Na 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formulae AA and AB or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A: Formula A, or a salt thereof, wherein “Het”, Ra, and Rb are defined herein, which have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.