Abstract: An unexpectedly more potent isomer of 2-amino-4,5-(1,2-cyclohexyl)-7-phosphonoheptanoic acid, a known excitatory amino acid antagonist, pharmaceutical compositions including this isomer and methods of using this isomer to antagonize excitatory amino acid receptors.
Abstract: 5,6,7,8,9,10-Hexahydro-7,10-iminocyclohept[b]indole, 6,7,8,9,10,11-hexahydro-7,11-imino-5H-cyclooct[b]indole and substituted derivatives are effective in the treatment of psychoses with limited liability to produce concomitant adverse extrapyramidal symptoms. These compounds are also useful for treating other central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 13, 1992
Date of Patent:
October 5, 1993
Assignee:
Scios Nova Inc.
Inventors:
Richard E. Mewshaw, Carl Kaiser, Mary E. Abreu