WO2008109856A2 - Procédés de traitement de maladies ou d'affections associées aux canaux à sodium au moyen de composés de type diazépinone. - Google Patents

Procédés de traitement de maladies ou d'affections associées aux canaux à sodium au moyen de composés de type diazépinone. Download PDF

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WO2008109856A2
WO2008109856A2 PCT/US2008/056285 US2008056285W WO2008109856A2 WO 2008109856 A2 WO2008109856 A2 WO 2008109856A2 US 2008056285 W US2008056285 W US 2008056285W WO 2008109856 A2 WO2008109856 A2 WO 2008109856A2
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  • the present invention is directed to diazepinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions in treating sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain, as well as other diseases and conditions associated with the mediation of sodium channels.
  • Voltage-gated sodium channels transmembrane proteins that initiate action potentials in nerve, muscle and other electrically excitable cells, are a necessary component of normal sensation, emotions, thoughts and movements (Catterall, W.A., Nature (2001 ), Vol. 409, pp. 988-990).
  • These channels consist of a highly processed alpha subunit that is associated with auxiliary beta subunits.
  • the pore-forming alpha subunit is sufficient for channel function, but the kinetics and voltage dependence of channel gating are in part modified by the beta subunits (Goldin et al., Neuron (2000), Vol. 28, pp. 365-368).
  • Each alpha-subunit contains four homologous domains, I to IV, each with six predicted transmembrane segments.
  • the alpha-subunit of the sodium channel, forming the ion-conducting pore and containing the voltage sensors regulating sodium ion conduction has a relative molecular mass of 260,000. Electrophysiological recording, biochemical purification, and molecular cloning have identified ten different sodium channel alpha subunits and four beta subunits (Yu, F.H., et al., Sci. STKE (2004), 253; and Yu, F.H., et al., Neurosci. (2003), 20:7577-85).
  • sodium channels include rapid activation and inactivation when the voltage across the plasma membrane of an excitable cell is depolarized (voltage-dependent gating), and efficient and selective conduction of sodium ions through conducting pores intrinsic to the structure of the protein (Sato, C, et al., Nature (2001), 409:1047-1051 ).
  • sodium channels are closed. Following membrane depolarization, sodium channels open rapidly and then inactivate. Channels only conduct currents in the open state and, once inactivated, have to return to the resting state, favoured by membrane hyperpolarization, before they can reopen.
  • Different sodium channel subtypes vary in the voltage range over which they activate and inactivate as well as their activation and inactivation kinetics.
  • Na v 1.1 and Na/I .2 are highly expressed in the brain (Raymond, C. K., et al., J. Biol. Chem. (2004), 279(44):46234-41 ) and are vital to normal brain function. In humans, mutations in Na 1 / 1.1 and Na/1.2 result in severe epileptic states and in some cases mental decline (Rhodes, T.H., et al., Proc.
  • Na/I .3 is broadly expressed throughout the body (Raymond, C. K., et al., op. cit.). It has been demonstrated to have its expression upregulated in the dorsal horn sensory neurons of rats after nervous system injury (Hains, B. D., et al., J. Neurosci. (2003), 23(26):8881-92). Many experts in the field have considered Na v 1.3 as a suitable target for pain therapeutics (Lai, J., et al., Curr. Opin. Neurobiol. (2003),
  • Na v 1.4 expression is essentially limited to muscle (Raymond, C. K., et al., op. cit.). Mutations in this gene have been shown to have profound effects on muscle function including paralysis, (Tamaoka A., Intern. Med. (2003), (9):769-70). Thus, this channel can be considered a target for the treatment of abnormal muscle contractility, spasm or paralysis.
  • the cardiac sodium channel, Na/1.5 is expressed mainly in the heart ventricles and atria (Raymond, C. K., et al., op. cit), and can be found in the sinovial node, ventricular node and possibly Purkinje cells.
  • the rapid upstroke of the cardiac action potential and the rapid impulse conduction through cardiac tissue is due to the opening of Na/l .5.
  • Na ⁇ I .5 is central to the genesis of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Nav/1.6 encodes an abundant, widely distributed voltage-gated sodium channel found throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, clustered in the nodes of Ranvier of neural axons (Caldwell, J. H., et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. ScL USA (2000), 97(10): 5616-20). Although no mutations in humans have been detected, Na/I .6 is thought to play a role in the manifestation of the symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis and has been considered as a target for the treatment of this disease (Craner, M. J., et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. ScI. USA (2004), 101 (21 ):8168-73).
  • Na/I .7 was first cloned from the pheochromocytoma PC12 cell line (Toledo- Aral, J. J., et al., Proc. Natl.Acad. ScL USA (1997), 94:1527-1532). Its presence at high levels in the growth cones of small-diameter neurons suggested that it could play a role in the transmission of nociceptive information. Although this has been challenged by experts in the field as Na ⁇ I .7 is also expressed in neuroendocrine cells associated with the autonomic system (Klugbauer, N., et al., EMBO J. (1995), 14(6): 1084-90) and as such has been implicated in autonomic processes.
  • Na/1.7 blockers active in a subset of neurons Further support for Na/1.7 blockers active in a subset of neurons is supported by the finding that two human heritable pain conditions, primary erythermalgia and familial rectal pain, have been shown to map to Na ⁇ /1.7 (Yang, Y., et al., J. Med. Genet. (2004), 41 (3): 171 -4).
  • Na ⁇ I .8 The expression of Na ⁇ I .8 is essentially restricted to the DRG (Raymond, C. K., et al., op. cit). There are no identified human mutations for Na v 1.8. However, Na v 1.8- null mutant mice were viable, fertile and normal in appearance. A pronounced analgesia to noxious mechanical stimuli, small deficits in noxious thermoreception and delayed development of inflammatory hyperalgesia suggested to the researchers that Nay/1.8 plays a major role in pain signalling (Akopian, A. N., et al., Nat. Neurosci. (1999), 2(6): 541-8).
  • WO03/037890A2 describes piperidines for the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system conditions, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions.
  • the compounds, compositions and methods of these inventions are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a channel that includes a PN3 (Na v 1.8) subunit.
  • Na/I .9 underlies neurotrophin (BDNF)-evoked depolarization and excitation, and is the only member of the voltage gated sodium channel superfamily to be shown to be ligand mediated (Blum, R., Kafitz, K.W., Konnerth, A., Nature (2002), 419 (6908):687-93).
  • the limited pattern of expression of this channel has made it a candidate target for the treatment of pain (Lai, J, et al., op. cit.; Wood, J. N., et al., op. cit.; Chung, J. M. et al., op. cit).
  • NaX is a putative sodium channel, which has not been shown to be voltage gated.
  • NaX is found in neurons and ependymal cells in restricted areas of the CNS, particularly in the circumventricular organs, which are involved in body-fluid homeostasis (Watanabe, E., et al., J. Neurosci. (2000), 20(20):7743-51 ).
  • NaX-null mice showed abnormal intakes of hypertonic saline under both water- and salt-depleted conditions.
  • BLA basolateral amygdala
  • Sodium channels are targeted by a diverse array of pharmacological agents. These include neurotoxins, antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants and local anesthetics (Clare, JJ. , et al., Drug Discovery Today (2000) 5:506-520). All of the current pharmacological agents that act on sodium channels have receptor sites on the alpha subunits. At least six distinct receptor sites for neurotoxins and one receptor site for local anesthetics and related drugs have been identified (Cestele, S. et al., Biochimie (2000), Vol. 82, pp. 883-892).
  • the small molecule sodium channel blockers or the local anesthetics and related antiepileptic and antiarrhythmic drugs interact with overlapping receptor sites located in the inner cavity of the pore of the sodium channel (Catterall, W.A., Neuron (2000), 26:13-25). Amino acid residues in the S6 segments from at least three of the four domains contribute to this complex drug receptor site, with the IVS6 segment playing the dominant role. These regions are highly conserved and as such most sodium channel blockers known to date interact with similar potency with all channel subtypes. Nevertheless, it has been possible to produce sodium channel blockers with therapeutic selectivity and a sufficient therapeutic window for the treatment of epilepsy (e.g.
  • Drug therapy is the mainstay of management for acute and chronic pain in all age groups, including neonates, infants and children.
  • the pain drugs are classified by the American Pain Society into three main categories: 1 ) non-opioid analgesics- acetaminophen, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including salicylates (e.g. aspirin), 2) opioid analgesics and 3) co-analgesics.
  • NSAIDs non-opioid analgesics- acetaminophen
  • NSAIDs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • salicylates e.g. aspirin
  • opioid analgesics e.g. aspirin
  • co-analgesics co-analgesics.
  • Non-opioid analgesics such as acetaminophen and NSAIDs are useful for acute and chronic pain due to a variety of causes including surgery, trauma, arthritis and cancer.
  • NSAIDs are indicated for pain involving inflammation because acetaminophen lacks anti-inflammatory activity. Opioids also lack anti-inflammatory activity. All NSAIDs inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and reducing the inflammatory pain response.
  • COX cyclooxygenase
  • Common non-selective COX inhibitors include, ibuprofen and naproxen.
  • COX-1 which is found in platelets, Gl tract, kidneys and most other human tissues, is thought to be associated with adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • selective COX-2 NSAIDs such as Celecoxib, Valdecoxib and Rofecoxib, have the benefits of nonselective NSAIDs with reduced adverse effect profiles in the gut and kidney.
  • opioid analgesics are recommended by the American Pain Society to be initiated based on a pain-directed history and physical that includes repeated pain assessment. Due to the broad adverse effect profiles associated with opiate use, therapy should include a diagnosis, integrated interdisciplinary treatment plan and appropriate ongoing patient monitoring. It is further recommended that opioids be added to non-opioids to manage acute pain and cancer related pain that does not respond to non-opioids alone. Opioid analgesics act as agonists to specific receptors of the mu and kappa types in the central and peripheral nervous system. Depending on the opioid and its formulation or mode of administration it can be of shorter or longer duration. All opioid analgesics have a risk of causing respiratory depression, liver failure, addiction and dependency, and as such are not ideal for long-term or chronic pain management.
  • Tricyclic antidepressants e.g. capsaicin
  • dextroamphetamine and phenothizines are all used in the clinic as adjuvant therapies or individually in the treatment of pain.
  • the antiepeileptic drugs in particular have enjoyed some success in treating pain conditions. For instance, Gabapentin, which has an unconfirmed therapeutic target, is indicated for neuropathic pain. Other clinical trials are attempting to establish that central neuropathic pain may respond to ion channel blockers such as blockers of calcium, sodium and/or NMDA ( ⁇ /-methyl-D- aspartate) channels.
  • ion channel blockers such as blockers of calcium, sodium and/or NMDA ( ⁇ /-methyl-D- aspartate) channels.
  • NMDA ⁇ /-methyl-D- aspartate
  • NMDA ⁇ /-methyl-D- aspartate
  • Systemic analgesics such as NSAIDs and opioids are to be distinguished from therapeutic agents which are useful only as local analgesics/anaesthetics.
  • Well known local analgesics such as lidocaine and xylocaine are non-selective ion channel blockers which can be fatal when administered systemically.
  • a good description of non-selective sodium channel blockers is found in Madge, D. et al., J. Med. Chem. (2001 ), 44(2): 115-37.
  • TTX-S target brain tetradotoxin- sensitive sodium channels.
  • Such TTX-S agents suffer from dose- limiting side effects, including dizziness, ataxia and somnolence, primarily due to action at TTX-S channels in the brain.
  • neuropathic pain examples include, but are not limited to, postherpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, chronic lower back pain, phantom limb pain, and pain resulting from cancer and chemotherapy, chronic pelvic pain, complex regional pain syndrome and related neuralgias.
  • neuropathic pain symptoms There has been some degree of success in treating neuropathic pain symptoms by using medications, such as gabapentin, and more recently pregabalin, as short-term, first-line treatments.
  • medications such as gabapentin, and more recently pregabalin
  • pharmacotherapy for neuropathic pain has generally had limited success with little response to commonly used pain reducing drugs, such as NSAIDS and opiates. Consequently, there is still a considerable need to explore novel treatment modalities.
  • NSAIDS and opiates pain reducing drugs
  • potent effective sodium channel blockers There remains a limited number of potent effective sodium channel blockers with a minimum of adverse events in the clinic.
  • the present invention provides methods to meet these critical needs.
  • the present invention is directed to diazepinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain.
  • the present invention is also directed to methods of using the diazepinone compounds of the invention and the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention for the treatment of other sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, including, but not limited to central nervous conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, depression and bipolar disease; cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation; neuromuscular conditions such as restless leg syndrome, essential tremour and muscle paralysis or tetanus; neuroprotection against stroke, glaucoma, neural trauma and multiple sclerosis; and channelopathies such as erythromyalgia and familial rectal pain syndrome.
  • the present invention is also directed to the use of the diazepinone compounds compounds of the invention and the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or conditions, such as hypercholesterolemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pruritis, and cancer.
  • diseases or conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pruritis, and cancer.
  • this invention is directed to compounds of formula (I):
  • n is 0, 1 , 2 or 3; is a fused aryl or a fused heteroaryl; each R 1 is independently -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2l -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )S(O),R 8 , alkyl, alken
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )S(O) t R 8 , alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, hal
  • this invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention as set forth above.
  • the invention provides methods for the treatment of pain in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the methods comprise administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the present invention provides a method for treating or lessening the severity of a disease, condition, or disorder in a mammal where activation or hyperactivity of one or more of Na/1.1 , Na 1 /! .2, Na/1.3, Nay1.4, Na/1.5, Na/1.6, Na v 1 -7, Na/1.8, or Na/1.9 is implicated in the disease, condition or disorder, wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the invention provides methods of treating a range of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions in a mammal, for example, pain associated with HIV, HIV treatment induced neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, post-herpetic neuralgia, eudynia, heat sensitivity, tosarcoidosis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohns disease, pain associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 1 diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, arthritic, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, paroxysmal dystonia, myasthenia syndromes, myotonia, malignant hyperthermia, cystic fibrosis, pseudoaldosteronism, rhabdomyolysis, hypothyroidism, bipolar depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, sodium channel toxin related illnesses, familial erythermalgia, primary erythermalgia, familial rectal pain, cancer, epilepsy
  • the invention provides methods of treating a range of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions in a mammal, preferably a human, by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-dependent sodium channel in the mammal, wherein the methods comprise administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the invention provides methods of treating or preventing hypercholesterolemia in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the methods comprise administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the invention provides methods of treating or preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the methods comprise administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the invention provides methods of treating or preventing pruritis in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the methods comprise administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the invention provides methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the methods comprise administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the invention provides pharmaceutical therapy in combination with one or more other compounds of the invention or one or more other accepted therapies or as any combination thereof to increase the potency of an existing or future drug therapy or to decrease the adverse events associated with the accepted therapy.
  • the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition combining compounds of the present invention with established or future therapies for the indications listed in the invention.
  • this invention is directed to the use of the compounds of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or the use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of sodium channel-mediated disease or condition in a mammal.
  • C 7 -C 12 alkyl describes an alkyl group, as defined below, having a total of 7 to 12 carbon atoms
  • C 4 -C 12 cycloalkylalkyl describes a cycloalkylalkyl group, as defined below, having a total of 4 to 12 carbon atoms.
  • the total number of carbons in the shorthand notation does not include carbons that may exist in substituents of the group described.
  • Haldroxy refers to the -OH radical.
  • Niro refers to the -NO 2 radical.
  • Trifluoromethyl refers to the -CF 3 radical.
  • Alkyl refers to a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain radical consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, containing no unsaturation, having from one to twelve carbon atoms, preferably one to eight carbon atoms or one to six carbon atoms, and which is attached to the rest of the molecule by a single bond, e.g., methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, 1-methylethyl (/so-propyl), n-butyl, n-pentyl, 1 ,1-dimethylethyl (f-butyl), 3-methylhexyl, 2-methylhexyl, and the like.
  • an alkyl group may be optionally substituted by one of the following groups: alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, oxo, trimethylsilanyl, -OR 14 , -OC(O)-R 14 , -N(R 14 ) 2 , -C(O)R 14 , -C(O)OR 14 , -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 , -N(R 14 )S(O) t R 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) 4 OR 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) P R 16 (where p is O to 2), and -S(O) t N(R
  • Alkenyl refers to a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain radical group consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, containing at least one double bond, having from two to twelve carbon atoms, preferably two to eight carbon atoms and which is attached to the rest of the molecule by a single bond, e.g., ethenyl, prop-1-enyl, but-1-enyl, pent-1-enyl, penta-1 ,4-dienyl, and the like.
  • an alkenyl group may be optionally substituted by one of the following groups: alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, oxo, trimethylsilanyl, -OR 14 , -OC(O)-R 14 , -N(R 14 ) 2 , -C(O)R 14 , -C(O)OR 14 , -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 , -N(R 14 )S(O) t R 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) 4 OR 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) P R 16 (where p is O to 2), and -S(O) t N(
  • Alkynyl refers to a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain radical group comprising solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, containing at least one triple bond, optionally containing at least one double bond, having from two to twelve carbon atoms, preferably two to eight carbon atoms and which is attached to the rest of the molecule by a single bond, for example, ethynyl, propynyl, butynyl, pentynyl, hexynyl, and the like.
  • an alkynyl group may be optionally substituted by one or more of the following substituents: alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, oxo, trimethylsilanyl, -OR 14 , -OC(O)-R 14 , -N(R 14 ) 2 , -C(O)R 14 , -C(O)OR 14 , -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 , -N(R 14 )S(O) t R 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) t OR 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) P R 16 (where p is O to 2), and -S(O)
  • Alkylene or "alkylene chain” refers to a straight or branched divalent hydrocarbon chain linking the rest of the molecule to a radical group, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen, containing no unsaturation and having from one to twelve carbon atoms, e.g., methylene, ethylene, propylene, n-butylene, and the like.
  • the alkylene chain is attached to the rest of the molecule through a single bond and to the radical group through a single bond.
  • the points of attachment of the alkylene chain to the rest of the molecule and to the radical group can be through one carbon or any two carbons within the chain.
  • an alkylene chain may be optionally substituted by one of the following groups: alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, oxo, trimethylsilanyl, -OR 14 , -OC(O)-R 14 , -N(R 14 ) 2 , -C(O)R 14 , -C(O)OR 14 , -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 , -N(R 14 )S(O) t R 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) 1 OR 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) P R 16 (where p is O to 2), and -S(O) t N(R
  • alkenylene or “alkenylene chain” refers to a straight or branched divalent hydrocarbon chain linking the rest of the molecule to a radical group, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen, containing at least one double bond and having from two to twelve carbon atoms, e.g., ethenylene, propenylene, n-butenylene, and the like.
  • the alkenylene chain is attached to the rest of the molecule through a single bond and to the radical group through a double bond or a single bond.
  • the points of attachment of the alkenylene chain to the rest of the molecule and to the radical group can be through one carbon or any two carbons within the chain.
  • an alkenylene chain may be optionally substituted by one of the following groups: alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, oxo, trimethylsilanyl, -OR 14 , -OC(O)-R 14 , -N(R 14 ) 2 , -C(O)R 14 , -C(O)OR 14 , -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 , -N(R 14 )S(O) t R 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) 1 OR 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) P R 16 (where p is O to 2), and -S(O),N(R 14
  • Alkynylene or “alkynylene chain” refers to a straight or branched divalent hydrocarbon chain linking the rest of the molecule to a radical group, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen, containing at least one triple bond and having from two to twelve carbon atoms, e.g., propynylene, n-butynylene, and the like.
  • the alkynylene chain is attached to the rest of the molecule through a single bond and to the radical group through a double bond or a single bond.
  • the points of attachment of the alkynylene chain to the rest of the molecule and to the radical group can be through one carbon or any two carbons within the chain.
  • an alkynylene chain may be optionally substituted by one of the following groups: alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, oxo, trimethylsilanyl, -OR 14 , -OC(O)-R 14 , -N(R 14 ) 2 , -C(O)R 14 , -C(O)OR 14 , -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 , -N(R 14 )S(O) t R 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) 4 OR 16 (where t is 1 to 2), -S(O) P R 16 (where p is O to 2), and -S(O) t N
  • Alkoxy refers to a radical of the formula -0R a where R 3 is an alkyl radical as defined above containing one to twelve carbon atoms.
  • the alkyl part of the alkoxy radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkyl radical.
  • Alkoxyalkyl refers to a radical of the formula -R b -O-R a where R b is an alkylene chain as defined above and R 3 is an alkyl radical as defined above.
  • the oxygen atom may be bonded to any carbon in the alkylene chain and in the alkyl radical.
  • the alkyl part of the alkoxyalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkyl group.
  • the alkylene chain part of the alkoxyalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkylene chain.
  • Aryl refers to a hydrocarbon ring system radical comprising hydrogen, 6 to 18 carbon atoms and at least one aromatic ring.
  • the aryl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic or tetracyclic ring system, which may included fused or bridged ring systems.
  • Aryl radicals include, but are not limited to, aryl radicals derived from aceanthrylene, acenaphthylene, acephenanthrylene, anthracene, azulene, benzene, chrysene, fluoranthene, fluorene, as-indacene, s-indacene, indane, indene, naphthalene, phenalene, phenanthrene, pleiadene, pyrene, and triphenylene.
  • aryl or the prefix “ar-” (such as in “aralkyl”) is meant to include aryl radicals optionally substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, akenyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, -R 15 -OR 14 , -R 15 -OC(O)-R 14 , -R 15 -N(R 14 ) 2 , -R 15 -C(O)R 14 , -R 15 -C(O)OR 14 , -R 15 -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -R 15 -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -R 15 -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 , -R 15 -N(R 14 )C(O)R 16 ,
  • Alkyl refers to a radical of the formula -R b -R 0 where R b is an alkylene chain as defined above and R 0 is one or more aryl radicals as defined above, for example, benzyl, diphenylmethyl and the like.
  • the alkylene chain part of the aralkyl radical may be optionally substituted as described above for an alkylene chain.
  • the aryl part of the aralkyl radical may be optionally substituted as described above for an aryl group.
  • Alkenyl refers to a radical of the formula -R d -R c where R d is an alkenylene chain as defined above and R 0 is one or more aryl radicals as defined above.
  • the aryl part of the aralkenyl radical may be optionally substituted as described above for an aryl group.
  • the alkenylene chain part of the aralkenyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkenylene group.
  • Alkynyl refers to a radical of the formula -R e R c where R e is an alkynylene chain as defined above and R c is one or more aryl radicals as defined above.
  • the aryl part of the aralkynyl radical may be optionally substituted as described above for an aryl group.
  • the alkynylene chain part of the aralkynyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkynylene chain.
  • Cycloalkyl refers to a stable non-aromatic monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon radical consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, which may include fused or bridged ring systems, having from three to fifteen carbon atoms, preferably having from three to ten carbon atoms, and which is saturated or unsaturated and attached to the rest of the molecule by a single bond.
  • Monocyclic radicals include, for example, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptly, and cyclooctyl.
  • Polycyclic radicals include, for example, adamantyl, norbornyl, decalinyl, 7,7-dimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl, and the like.
  • cycloalkyl is meant to include cycloalkyl radicals which are optionally substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, cyano, nitro, oxo, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, -R 15 -OR 14 , -R 15 -OC(O)-R 14 , -R 15 -N(R 14 ) 2 , -R 15 -C(O)R 14 , -R 15 -C(
  • each R 14 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl; each R 15 is independently a direct bond or a straight or branched alkylene or alkenylene chain; and each R 16 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cyclo
  • Cycloalkylalkyl refers to a radical of the formula -R b R g where R b is an alkylene chain as defined above and R 9 is a cycloalkyl radical as defined above. The alkylene chain and the cycloalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above.
  • Cycloalkylalkenyl refers to a radical of the formula -R d R g where R d is an alkenylene chain as defined above and R 9 is a cycloalkyl radical as defined above. The alkenylene chain and the cycloalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above.
  • Cycloalkylalkynyl refers to a radical of the formula -R e R g where R e is an alkynylene radical as defined above and R 9 is a cycloalkyl radical as defined above.
  • the alkynylene chain and the cycloalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above.
  • “Fused” refers to any ring system described herein which is fused to an existing ring structure in the compounds of the invention. When the fused ring system is a heterocyclyl or a heteroaryl, any carbon atom on the existing ring structure which becomes part of the fused ring system may be replaced with nitrogen atom.
  • Halo refers to bromo, chloro, fluoro or iodo.
  • Haloalkyl refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that is substituted by one or more halo radicals, as defined above, e.g., trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 1 -fluoromethyl-2-fluoroethyl, 3-bromo-2-fluoropropyl, 1-bromomethyl-2-bromoethyl, and the like.
  • the alkyl part of the haloalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkyl group.
  • Haloalkenyl refers to an alkenyl radical, as defined above, that is substituted by one or more halo radicals, as defined above.
  • the alkenyl part of the haloalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkenyl group.
  • Haloalkynyl refers to an alkynyl radical, as defined above, that is substituted by one or more halo radicals, as defined above.
  • the alkynyl part of the haloalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkynyl group.
  • Heterocyclyl refers to a stable 3- to 18-membered non-aromatic ring radical which consists of two to twelve carbon atoms and from one to six heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur.
  • the heterocyclyl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic or tetracyclic ring system, which may include fused or bridged ring systems; and the nitrogen, carbon or sulfur atoms in the heterocyclyl radical may be optionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quaternized; and the heterocyclyl radical may be partially or fully saturated.
  • heterocyclyl radicals include, but are not limited to, dioxolanyl, thienyl[1 ,3]dithianyl, decahydroisoquinolyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, morpholinyl, octahydroindolyl, octahydroisoindolyl, 2-oxopiperazinyl, 2-oxopiperidinyl, 2-oxopyrrolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, 4-piperidonyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, quinuclidinyl, thiazolidinyl, tetrahydrofuryl, trithianyl, tetrahydropyranyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiamorpholinyl, 1-oxo-o-
  • heterocyclyl is meant to include heterocyclyl radicals as defined above which are optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, cyano, oxo, thioxo, nitro, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, -R 15 -OR 14 , -R 15 -OC(O)-R 14 , -R 15 -N(R 14 ) 2 , -R 15 -C(O)R 14 , -R 15 -C(O)OR 14 , -R 15 -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -R 15 -N(R 14 )C(O)OR 16 , -R 15 -C(O)N(R
  • ⁇ /-heterocyclyl refers to a heterocyclyl radical as defined above containing at least one nitrogen and where the point of attachment of the heterocyclyl radical to the rest of the molecule is through a nitrogen atom in the heterocyclyl radical.
  • An ⁇ /-heterocyclyl radical may be optionally substituted as described above for heterocyclyl radicals.
  • Heterocyclylalkyl refers to a radical of the formula -R b R h where R b is an alkylene chain as defined above and R h is a heterocyclyl radical as defined above, and if the heterocyclyl is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl, the heterocyclyl may be attached to the alkyl radical at the nitrogen atom.
  • the alkylene chain of the heterocyclylalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkyene chain.
  • the heterocyclyl part of the heterocyclylalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for a heterocyclyl group.
  • Heterocyclylalkenyl refers to a radical of the formula -R d Rh where R d is an alkenylene chain as defined above and R h is a heterocyclyl radical as defined above, and if the heterocyclyl is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl, the heterocyclyl may be attached to the alkenylene chain at the nitrogen atom.
  • the alkenylene chain of the heterocyclylalkenyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkenylene chain.
  • the heterocyclyl part of the heterocyclylalkenyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for a heterocyclyl group.
  • Heterocyclylalkynyl refers to a radical of the formula -R e Rh where R e is an alkynylene chain as defined above and R h is a heterocyclyl radical as defined above, and if the heterocyclyl is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl, the heterocyclyl may be attached to the alkynyl radical at the nitrogen atom.
  • the alkynylene chain part of the heterocyclylalkynyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkynylene chain.
  • the heterocyclyl part of the heterocyclylalkynyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for a heterocyclyl group.
  • Heteroaryl refers to a 5- to 14-membered ring system radical comprising hydrogen atoms, one to thirteen carbon atoms, one to six heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, and at least one aromatic ring.
  • the heteroaryl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic or tetracyclic ring system, which may include fused or bridged ring systems; and the nitrogen, carbon or sulfur atoms in the heteroaryl radical may be optionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quaternized.
  • Examples include, but are not limited to, azepinyl, acridinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, benzindolyl, benzodioxolyl, benzofuranyl, benzooxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, benzo[b][1 ,4]dioxepinyl, 1 ,4-benzodioxanyl, benzonaphthofuranyl, benzoxazolyl, benzodioxolyl, benzodioxinyl, benzopyranyl, benzopyranonyl, benzofuranyl, benzofuranonyl, benzothienyl (benzothiophenyl), benzotriazolyl, benzo[4,6]imidazo[1 ,2-a]pyridinyl, carbazolyl, cinnolinyl, dibenzofuranyl, dibenzothioph
  • heteroaryl is meant to include heteroaryl radicals as defined above which are optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, halo, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, cyano, oxo, thioxo, nitro, thioxo, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, -R 15 OR 14 , -R 15 -OC(O)-R 14 , -R 15 -N(R 14 ) 2 , -R 15 -C(O)R 14 , -R 15 -C(O)OR 14 , -R 15 -C(O)N(R 14 ) 2 , -R 15 -N
  • ⁇ /-heteroaryl refers to a heteroaryl radical as defined above containing at least one nitrogen and where the point of attachment of the heteroaryl radical to the rest of the molecule is through a nitrogen atom in the heteroaryl radical.
  • An ⁇ /-heteroaryl radical may be optionally substituted as described above for heteroaryl radicals.
  • Heteroarylalkyl refers to a radical of the formula -R b R, where R b is an alkylene chain as defined above and R, is a heteroaryl radical as defined above.
  • the heteroaryl part of the heteroarylalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for a heteroaryl group.
  • the alkylene chain part of the heteroarylalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkylene chain.
  • Heteroarylalkenyl refers to a radical of the formula -RdR, where R d is an alkenylene chain as defined above and R, is a heteroaryl radical as defined above.
  • the heteroaryl part of the heteroarylalkenyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for a heteroaryl group.
  • the alkenylene chain part of the heteroarylalkenyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkenylene chain.
  • Heteroarylalkynyl refers to a radical of the formula -R e R, where R 6 is an alkynylene chain as defined above and R 1 is a heteroaryl radical as defined above.
  • heteroaryl part of the heteroarylalkynyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for a heteroaryl group.
  • the alkynylene chain part of the heteroarylalkynyl radical may be optionally substituted as defined above for an alkynylene chain.
  • Hydroalkyl refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, substituted by one or more hydroxy groups.
  • Analgesia refers to an absence of pain in response to a stimulus that would normally be painful.
  • Allodynia refers to a condition in which a normally innocuous sensation, such as pressure or light touch, is perceived as being extremely painful.
  • Prodrugs is meant to indicate a compound that may be converted under physiological conditions or by solvolysis to a biologically active compound of the invention.
  • prodrug refers to a metabolic precursor of a compound of the invention that is pharmaceutically acceptable.
  • a prodrug may be inactive when administered to a subject in need thereof, but is converted in vivo to an active compound of the invention.
  • Prodrugs are typically rapidly transformed in vivo to yield the parent compound of the invention, for example, by hydrolysis in blood.
  • the prodrug compound often offers advantages of solubility, tissue compatibility or delayed release in a mammalian organism (see, Bundgard, H., Design of Prodrugs (1985), pp.
  • prodrugs are provided in Higuchi, T., et al., "Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems," A. C. S. Symposium Series, Vol. 14, and in Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design, Ed. Edward B. Roche, American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press, 1987, both of which are incorporated in full by reference herein.
  • prodrug is also meant to include any covalently bonded carriers, which release the active compound of the invention in vivo when such prodrug is administered to a mammalian subject.
  • Prodrugs of a compound of the invention may be prepared by modifying functional groups present in the compound of the invention in such a way that the modifications are cleaved, either in routine manipulation or in vivo, to the parent compound of the invention.
  • Prodrugs include compounds of the invention wherein a hydroxy, amino or mercapto group is bonded to any group that, when the prodrug of the compound of the invention is administered to a mammalian subject, cleaves to form a free hydroxy, free amino or free mercapto group, respectively.
  • Examples of prodrugs include, but are not limited to, acetate, formate and benzoate derivatives of alcohol or amide derivatives of amine functional groups in the compounds of the invention and the like.
  • the invention disclosed herein is also meant to encompass all pharmaceutically acceptable compounds of formula (I) being isotopically-labelled by having one or more atoms replaced by an atom having a different atomic mass or mass number.
  • isotopes that can be incorporated into the disclosed compounds include isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, fluorine, chlorine, and iodine, such as 2 H, 3 H, 11 C, 13 C, 14 C, 13 N, 15 N, 15 O, 17 O, 18 O, 31 P, 32 P, 35 S, 18 F, 36 CI, 123 I, and 125 I, respectively.
  • radiolabeled compounds could be useful to help determine or measure the effectiveness of the compounds, by characterizing, for example, the site or mode of action on the sodium channels, or binding affinity to pharmacologically important site of action on the sodium channels.
  • isotopically-labelled compounds of formula (I), for example, those incorporating a radioactive isotope, are useful in drug and/or substrate tissue distribution studies.
  • the radioactive isotopes tritium, i.e. 3 H, and carbon-14, i.e. 14 C, are particularly useful for this purpose in view of their ease of incorporation and ready means of detection.
  • substitution with heavier isotopes such as deuterium, i.e. 2 H, may afford certain therapeutic advantages resulting from greater metabolic stability, for example, increased in vivo half-life or reduced dosage requirements, and hence may be preferred in some circumstances.
  • Isotopically-labeled compounds of formula (I) can generally be prepared by conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art or by processes analogous to those described in the Preparations and Examples as set out below using an appropriate isotopically-labeled reagent in place of the non-labeled reagent previously employed.
  • the invention disclosed herein is also meant to encompass the in vivo metabolic products of the disclosed compounds. Such products may result from, for example, the oxidation, reducation, hydrolysis, amidation, esterification, and the like of the administered compound, primarily due to enzymatic processes. Accordingly, the invention includes compounds produced by a process comprising contacting a compound of this invention with a mammal for a period of time sufficient to yield a metabolic product thereof. Such products are typically are identified by administering a radiolabeled compound of the invention in a detectable dose to an animal, such as rat, mouse, guinea pig, monkey, or to human, allowing sufficient time for metabolism to occur, and isolating its coversion products from the urine, blood or other biological samples.
  • an animal such as rat, mouse, guinea pig, monkey, or to human
  • Solid compound and “stable structure” are meant to indicate a compound that is sufficiently robust to survive isolation to a useful degree of purity from a reaction mixture, and formulation into an efficacious therapeutic agent.
  • “Mammal” includes humans and both domestic animals such as laboratory animals and household pets, ( e.g. cats, dogs, swine, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits), and non-domestic animals such as wildelife and the like. "Optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequently described event of circumstances may or may not occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances in which it does not. For example, “optionally substituted aryl” means that the aryl radical may or may not be substituted and that the description includes both substituted aryl radicals and aryl radicals having no substitution.
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient” includes without limitation any adjuvant, carrier, excipient, glidant, sweetening agent, diluent, preservative, dye/colorant, flavor enhancer, surfactant, wetting agent, dispersing agent, suspending agent, stabilizer, isotonic agent, solvent, or emulsifier which has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as being acceptable for use in humans or domestic animals.
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable salt” includes both acid and base addition salts.
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt” refers to those salts which retain the biological effectiveness and properties of the free bases, which are not biologically or otherwise undesirable, and which are formed with inorganic acids such as, but are not limited to, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and the like, and organic acids such as, but not limited to, acetic acid, 2,2-dichloroacetic acid, adipic acid, alginic acid, ascorbic acid, aspartic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, benzoic acid, 4-acetamidobenzoic acid, camphoric acid, camphor-10-sulfonic acid, capric acid, caproic acid, caprylic acid, carbonic acid, cinnamic acid, citric acid, cyclamic acid, dodecylsulfuric acid, ethane-1 ,2-disulfonic
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salt” refers to those salts which retain the biological effectiveness and properties of the free acids, which are not biologically or otherwise undesirable. These salts are prepared from addition of an inorganic base or an organic base to the free acid. Salts derived from inorganic bases include, but are not limited to, the sodium, potassium, lithium, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, aluminum salts and the like. Preferred inorganic salts are the ammonium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium salts.
  • Salts derived from organic bases include, but are not limited to, salts of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, substituted amines including naturally occurring substituted amines, cyclic amines and basic ion exchange resins, such as ammonia, isopropylamine, trimethylamine, diethylamine, triethylamine, tripropylamine, diethanolamine, ethanolamine, deanol, 2-dimethylaminoethanol, 2-diethylaminoethanol, dicyclohexylamine, lysine, arginine, histidine, caffeine, procaine, hydrabamine, choline, betaine, benethamine, benzathine, ethylenediamine, glucosamine, methylglucamine, theobromine, triethanolamine, tromethamine, purines, piperazine, piperidine, ⁇ /-ethylpiperidine, polyamine resins and the like.
  • basic ion exchange resins
  • Particularly preferred organic bases are isopropylamine, diethylamine, ethanolamine, trimethylamine, dicyclohexylamine, choline and caffeine. Often crystallizations produce a solvate of the compound of the invention.
  • the term "solvate” refers to an aggregate that comprises one or more molecules of a compound of the invention with one or more molecules of solvent.
  • the solvent may be water, in which case the solvate may be a hydrate.
  • the solvent may be an organic solvent.
  • the compounds of the present invention may exist as a hydrate, including a monohydrate, dihydrate, hemihydrate, sesquihydrate, trihydrate, tetrahydrate and the like, as well as the corresponding solvated forms.
  • the compound of the invention may be true solvates, while in other cases, the compound of the invention may merely retain adventitious water or be a mixture of water plus some adventitious solvent.
  • a "pharmaceutical composition” refers to a formulation of a compound of the invention and a medium generally accepted in the art for the delivery of the biologically active compound to mammals, e.g., humans. Such a medium includes all pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents or excipients therefor.
  • “Therapeutically effective amount” refers to that amount of a compound of the invention which, when administered to a mammal, preferably a human, is sufficient to effect treatment, as defined below, of a sodium channel-mediated disease or condition in the mammal, preferably a human.
  • the amount of a compound of the invention which constitutes a “therapeutically effective amount” will vary depending on the compound, the condition and its severity, the manner of administration, and the age of the mammal to be treated, but can be determined routinely by one of ordinary skill in the art having regard to his own knowledge and to this disclosure.
  • Treating covers the treatment of the disease or condition of interest in a mammal, preferably a human, having the disease or condition of interest, and includes: (i) preventing the disease or condition from occurring in a mammal, in particular, when such mammal is predisposed to the condition but has not yet been diagnosed as having it;
  • disease and “condition” may be used interchangeably or may be different in that the particular malady or condition may not have a known causative agent (so that etiology has not yet been worked out) and it is therefore not yet recognized as a disease but only as an undesirable condition or syndrome, wherein a more or less specific set of symptoms have been identified by clinicians.
  • the compounds of the invention, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts may contain one or more asymmetric centres and may thus give rise to enantiomers, diastereomers, and other stereoisomeric forms that may be defined, in terms of absolute stereochemistry, as (R)- or (S)- or, as (D)- or (L)- for amino acids.
  • the present invention is meant to include all such possible isomers, as well as their racemic and optically pure forms.
  • Optically active (+) and (-), (R)- and (S)-, or (D)- and (L)- isomers may be prepared using chiral synthons or chiral reagents, or resolved using conventional techniques, for example, chromatography and fractional crystallisation.
  • stereoisomer refers to a compound made up of the same atoms bonded by the same bonds but having different three-dimensional structures, which are not interchangeable.
  • the present invention contemplates various stereoisomers and mixtures thereof and includes “enantiomers”, which refers to two stereoisomers whose molecules are nonsuperimposeable mirror images of one another.
  • a “tautomer” refers to a proton shift from one atom of a molecule to another atom of the same molecule.
  • the present invention includes tautomers of any said compounds. Also within the scope of the invention are intermediate compounds of formula (I) and all polymorphs of the aforementioned species and crystal habits thereof.
  • the chemical naming protocol and structure diagrams used herein are a modified form of the I.U.P.A.C. nomenclature system, using the ACD/Name Version 9.07 software naming program, wherein the compounds of the invention are named herein as derivatives of the central core structure, i.e., the diazepinone structure.
  • a substituent group is named before the group to which it attaches.
  • cyclopropylethyl comprises an ethyl backbone with cyclopropyl substituent.
  • all bonds are identified, except for some carbon atoms, which are assumed to be bonded to sufficient hydrogen atoms to complete the valency.
  • One embodiment is a compound of formula (I):
  • n is 0, 1 , 2 or 3; is a fused aryl or a fused heteroaryl; each R 1 is independently -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2> -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 ,
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O)
  • R 4 and R 5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl and optionally substituted aralkyl; each R 6 is independently a direct bond, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 7 is independently an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted hetero
  • An embodiment of the compounds of formula (I) is the compounds of formula
  • Y is -O-, -S- or -N(R 8 )-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )S(O) t R 8 , alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halo,
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )S(O) t R 8 , alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, hal
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fuse
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O)
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyi, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fuse
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O)
  • R 4 and R 5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl and optionally substituted aralkyl; each R 6 is independently a direct bond, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 7 is independently an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted hetero
  • Y is -S-
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7
  • R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen; each R 6 is independently a direct bond or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain; each R 7 is an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain; and each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl.
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; and R 3 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -S-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl;
  • R 3 is optionally substituted aralkyl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein selected from the group consisting of:
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -S-; R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring; R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; and R 3 is optionally substituted aralkyl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is 1-benzyl-5-(4- chlorophenyl)-1 ,6,7,8-tetrahydrocyclopenta[4,5]thieno[2,3-e][1 ,4]diazepin-2(3H)-one.
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring; R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl
  • R 3 is -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 ,
  • each p is independently 0, 1 , or 2 and each t is independently 1 or 2;
  • R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen;
  • each R 6 is independently a direct bond or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain;
  • each R 7 is an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain;
  • each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein:
  • Y is -S-
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;
  • R 3 is -R 6 -C(O)R 8 ;
  • R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen;
  • R 6 is a direct bond or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain; and R 8 is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is 6,7-dimethyl-1-(2-oxo- 2-phenylethyl)-5-phenyl-1 ,3-dihydro-2H-thieno[2,3-e][1 ,4]diazepin-2-one.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein:
  • Y is -O-
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optional
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )S(O) t R 8 , alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, hal
  • R 4 and R 5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl and optionally substituted aralkyl; each R 6 is independently a direct bond, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 7 is independently an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted hetero
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -O-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optional
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )S(O) t R 8 , alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, hal
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -0-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 ,
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -O-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; and R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -O-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 3 is -R 6 -C(O)R 8
  • each p is independently 0, 1 , or 2 and each t is independently 1 or 2;
  • R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen;
  • each R 6 is independently a direct bond or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain;
  • each R 7 is an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain;
  • each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y iS -N(R 8 )-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optional
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O)
  • R 4 and R 5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl and optionally substituted aralkyl; each R 6 is independently a direct bond, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 7 is independently an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain, an optionally substituted straight or branched alkenylene chain, or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkynylene chain; and each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted hetero
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, halolalkenyl, haloalkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted aralkenyl, optionally substituted aralkynyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkynyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroarylalkenyl, or optionally substituted heteroarylalkynyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O)
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein:
  • Y is -N(R 8 )-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 , -R 6 -S(O) 2 N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -CN, -R 7 -NO 2 , -R 7 -N(R 4 )R 5 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)R 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)OR 8 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -N(R 8 )S(O) t R 8 , alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted
  • R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen; each R 6 is independently a direct bond or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain; each R 7 is an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain; and each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -N(R 8 )-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alky!, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 3 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen, and
  • R 8 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl.
  • Another embodiment of the compounds of formula (Ia) is the compounds wherein: Y is -N(R 8 )-;
  • R 1a and R 1b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl; or R 1a and R 1b , together with the carbon to which they are each attached, form an optionally substituted fused cycloalkyl ring, an optionally substituted fused heterocyclyl ring, an optionally substituted fused aryl ring, or an optionally substituted fused heteroaryl ring;
  • R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl;
  • R 3 is -R 6 -C(O)R 8 , -R 6 -C(O)OR 8 , -R 6 -C(O)N(R 8 )R 9 , -R 7 -OR 8 , -R 7 -S(O) P R 8 ,
  • each p is independently 0, 1 , or 2 and each t is independently 1 or 2;
  • R 4 and R 5 are each hydrogen;
  • each R 6 is independently a direct bond or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain;
  • each R 7 is an optionally substituted straight or branched alkylene chain;
  • each R 8 and R 9 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted
  • Another embodiment of the invention is a method of treating, preventing or ameliorating a disease or a condition in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the disease or condition is selected from the group consisting of pain, depression, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and psychiatric diseases, and combinations thereof, and wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an embodiment of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • One embodiment of this embodiment is wherein the disease or condition is selected from the group consisting of neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, visceral pain, cancer pain, chemotherapy pain, trauma pain, surgical pain, post-surgical pain, childbirth pain, labor pain, neurogenic bladder, ulcerative colitis, chronic pain, persistent pain, peripherally mediated pain, centrally mediated pain, chronic headache, migraine headache, sinus headache, tension headache, phantom limb pain, peripheral nerve injury, and combinations thereof.
  • the disease or condition is selected from the group consisting of pain associated with HIV, HIV treatment induced neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, post-herpetic neuralgia, eudynia, heat sensitivity, tosarcoidosis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohns disease, pain associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, arthritic, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, paroxysmal dystonia, myasthenia syndromes, myotonia, malignant hyperthermia, cystic fibrosis, pseudoaldosteronism, rhabdomyolysis, hypothyroidism, bipolar depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, sodium channel toxin related illnesses, familial erythermalgia, primary erythermalgia, familial rectal pain, cancer, epilepsy, partial and general tonic seizures, restless leg syndrome
  • Another embodiment of the invention is the method of treating pain in a mammal, preferably a human, by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-dependent sodium channel in the mammal, wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an embodiment of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is the method of treating or preventing hypercholesterolemia in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an embodiment of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is the method of treating or preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an embodiment of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is the method of treating or preventing pruritis in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an embodiment of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is the method of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal, preferably a human, wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an embodiment of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is the method of decreasing ion flux through a voltage-dependent sodium channel in a cell in a mammal, wherein the method comprises contacting the cell with an embodiment of a compound of the invention, as set forth above, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof.
  • the compounds of the invention modulate, preferably inhibit, ion flux through a voltage-dependent sodium channel in a mammal, especially in a human. Any such modulation, whether it be partial or complete inhibition or prevention of ion flux, is sometimes referred to herein as “blocking” and corresponding compounds as “blockers”.
  • the compounds of the invention modulates the activity of a sodium channel downwards, inhibits the voltage-dependent activity of the sodium channel, and/or reduces or prevents sodium ion flux across a cell membrane by preventing sodium channel activity such as ion flux.
  • the compounds of the invention inhibit the ion flux through a voltage- dependent sodium channel.
  • the compounds are state or frequency dependent modifers of the sodium channels, having a low affinity for the rested/closed state and a high affinity for the inactivated state. These compounds are likely to interact with overlapping sites located in the inner cavity of the sodium conducting pore of the channel similar to that described for other state-dependent sodium channel blockers (Cestele, S., et al., op. cit.). These compounds may also be likely to interact with sites outside of the inner cavity and have allosteric effects on sodium ion conduction through the channel pore.
  • the compounds of the invention are sodium channel blockers and are therefore useful for treating diseases and conditions in mammals, preferably humans, and other organisms, including all those human diseases and conditions which are the result of aberrant voltage-dependent sodium channel biological activity or which may be ameliorated by modulation of voltage-dependent sodium channel biological activity.
  • a sodium channel-mediated disease or condition refers to a disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, which is ameliorated upon modulation of the sodium channel and includes, but is not limited to, pain, central nervous conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, depression and bipolar disease; cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation; neuromuscular conditions such as restless leg syndrome and muscle paralysis or tetanus; neuroprotection against stroke, neural trauma and multiple sclerosis; and channelopathies such as erythromyalgia and familial rectal pain syndrome.
  • pain central nervous conditions
  • cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation
  • neuromuscular conditions such as restless leg syndrome and muscle paralysis or tetanus
  • neuroprotection against stroke neural trauma and multiple sclerosis
  • channelopathies such as erythromyalgia and familial rectal pain syndrome.
  • the present invention therefore relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of sodium channel-mediated diseases in mammals, preferably humans and preferably diseases related to pain, central nervous conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, depression and bipolar disease; cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation; neuromuscular conditions such as restless leg syndrome and muscle paralysis or tetanus; neuroprotection against stroke, neural trauma and multiple sclerosis; and channelopathies such as erythromyalgia and familial rectal pain syndrome, by administering to a mammal, preferably a human, in need of such treatment an effective amount of a sodium channel blocker modulating, especially inhibiting, agent.
  • central nervous conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, depression and bipolar disease
  • cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation
  • neuromuscular conditions such as restless leg syndrome and muscle paralysis or tetanus
  • the present invention provides a method for treating a mammal for, or protecting a mammal from developing, a sodium channel-mediated disease, especially pain, comprising administering to the mammal, especially a human, in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention wherein the compound modulates the activity of one or more voltage-dependent sodium channels.
  • the general value of the compounds of the invention in mediating, especially inhibiting, the sodium channel ion flux can be determined using the assays described below in the Biological Assays section.
  • the general value of the compounds in treating conditions and diseases in humans may be established in industry standard animal models for demonstrating the efficacy of compounds in treating pain. Animal models of human neuropathic pain conditions have been developed that result in reproducible sensory deficits (allodynia, hyperalgesia, and spontaneous pain) over a sustained period of time that can be evaluated by sensory testing. By establishing the degree of mechanical, chemical, and temperature induced allodynia and hyperalgesia present, several physiopathological conditions observed in humans can be modeled allowing the evaluation of pharmacotherapies.
  • ectopic activity in the injured nerve corresponds to the behavioural signs of pain.
  • intravenous application of the sodium channel blocker and local anesthetic lidocaine can suppress the ectopic activity and reverse the tactile allodynia at concentrations that do not affect general behaviour and motor function (Mao, J. and Chen, L.L, Pain (2000), 87:7-17). Allimetric scaling of the doses effective in these rat models, translates into doses similar to those shown to be efficacious in humans (Tanelian, D. L. and Brose, W. G., Anesthesiology (1991 ), 74(5):949-951 ).
  • Lidoderm® lidocaine applied in the form of a dermal patch
  • Lidoderm® is currently an FDA approved treatment for post-herpetic neuralgia (Devers, A. and Glaler, B.S., CHn. J. Pain (2000), 16(3):205-8).
  • a sodium channel-mediated disease or condition also includes pain associated with HIV, HIV treatment induced neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, neuropathy secondary to metastatic infiltration, adiposis dolorosa, thalamic lesions, hypertension, autoimmune disease, asthma, drug addiction (e.g.
  • opiate benzodiazepine, amphetamine, cocaine, alcohol, butane inhalation
  • Alzheimer dementia, age-related memory impairment, Korsakoff syndrome, restenosis, urinary dysfunction, incontinence, Parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular ischemia, neurosis, gastrointestinal disease, sickle cell anemia, transplant rejection, heart failure, myocardial infarction, reperfusion injury, intermittant claudication, angina, convulsion, respiratory disorders, cerebral or myocardial ischemias, long-QT syndrome, Catecholeminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, ophthalmic diseases, spasticity, spastic paraplegia, myopathies, myasthenia gravis, paramyotonia congentia, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, hypokalemic periodic paralysis, alopecia, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mania, paranoia, seasonal affective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias,
  • pain refers to all categories of pain and is recognized to include, but is not limited to, neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, nociceptive pain, idiopathic pain, neuralgic pain, orofacial pain, burn pain, burning mouth syndrome, somatic pain, visceral pain, myofacial pain, dental pain, cancer pain, chemotherapy pain, trauma pain, surgical pain, post-surgical pain, childbirth pain, labor pain, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, brachial plexus avulsion, neurogenic bladder, acute pain (e.g.
  • musculoskeletal and post-operative pain chronic pain, persistent pain, peripherally mediated pain, centrally mediated pain, chronic headache, migraine headache, familial hemiplegic migraine, conditions associated with cephalic pain, sinus headache, tension headache, phantom limb pain, peripheral nerve injury, pain following stroke, thalamic lesions, radiculopathy.HIV pain, post-herpetic pain, non- cardiac chest pain, irritable bowel syndrome and pain associated with bowel disorders and dyspepsia, and combinations thereof.
  • Sodium channel blockers have clinical uses in addition to pain. Epilepsy and cardiac arrhythmias are often targets of sodium channel blockers. Recent evidence from animal models suggest that sodium channel blockers may also be useful for neuroprotection under ischaemic conditions caused by stroke or neural trauma and in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) (Clare, J.J. et al., op. cit. and Anger, T. et al., op. cit.).
  • MS multiple sclerosis
  • the present invention also relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), hypercholesterolemia, cancer and pruritis (itch).
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is one of the most common diseases affecting aging men.
  • BPH is a progressive condition which is characterized by a nodular enlargement of prostatic tissue resulting in obstruction of the urethra. Consequences of BPH can include hypertrophy of bladder smooth muscle, a decompensated bladder, acute urinary retention and an increased incidence of urinary tract infection.
  • BPH has a high public health impact and is one of the most common reasons for surgical intervention among elderly men. Attempts have been made to clarify the etiology and pathogenesis and, to that end, experimental models have been developed. Spontaneous animal models are limited to the chimpanzee and the dog. BPH in man and the dog share many common features. In both species, the development of BPH occurs spontaneously with advanced age and can be prevented by early/prepubertal castration. A medical alternative to surgery is very desirable for treating BHP and the consequences.
  • prostatic epithelial hyperplasia in both man and the dog is androgen sensitive, undergoing involution with androgen deprivation and resuming epithelial hyperplasia when androgen is replaced.
  • Cells originating from the prostate gland have been shown to express high levels of voltage gated sodium channels, lmmunostaining studies clearly demonstrated evidence for voltage gated sodium channels in prostatic tissues (Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2005; 8(3):266-73).
  • Hypercholesterolemia i.e., elevated blood cholesterol
  • CVD cardiovascular diseases
  • lowering the levels of total serum cholesterol in individuals with high levels of cholesterol has been known to reduce the risk of these diseases.
  • the lowering of low density lipoprotein cholesterol in particular is an essential step in the prevention of CVD.
  • hypercholesterolemia therapies Although there are a variety of hypercholesterolemia therapies, there is a continuing need and a continuing search in this field of art for alternative therapies.
  • the invention provides compounds which are useful as antihypercholesterolemia agents and their related conditions.
  • the present compounds may act in a variety of ways. While not wishing to be bound to any particular mechanism of action, the compounds may be direct or indirect inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA: cholesterol acyl transferase (ACAT) that results in inhibition of the esterification and transport of cholesterol across the intestinal wall. Another possibility may be that the compounds of the invention may be direct or indirect inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver. It is possible that some compounds of the invention may act as both direct or indirect inhibitors of ACAT and cholesterol biosynthesis.
  • acyl CoA cholesterol acyl transferase
  • Pruritus commonly known as itch
  • itch is a common dermatological condition. While the exact causes of pruritis are complex and poorly understood, there has long been acknowledged to have interactions with pain. In particular, it is believed that sodium channels likely communicate or propagate along the nerve axon the itch signals along the skin. Transmission of the itch impulses results in the unpleasant sensation that elicits the desire or reflex to scratch.
  • the mildly painful stimuli from scratching are effective in abolishing the itch sensation.
  • analgesics such as opioids can generate severe pruritus.
  • the antagonistic interaction between pain and itch can be exploited in pruritus therapy, and current research concentrates on the identification of common targets for future analgesic and antipruritic therapy.
  • Compounds of the present invention have been shown to have analgesic effects in a number of animal models at oral doses ranging from 1 mg/Kg to 100 mg/Kg.
  • the compounds of the invention can also be useful for treating pruritus.
  • the types of itch or skin irritation include, but are not limited to: a) psoriatic pruritis, itch due to hemodyalisis, aguagenic pruritus, and itching caused by skin disorders (e.g., contact dermatitis), systemic disorders, neuropathy, psychogenic factors or a mixture thereof; b) itch caused by allergic reactions, insect bites, hypersensitivity (e.g., dry skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis), inflammatory conditions or injury; c) itch associated with vulvar vestibulitis; and d) skin irritation or inflammatory effect from administration of another therapeutic such as, for example, antibiotics, antivirals and antihistamines.
  • skin disorders e.g., contact dermatitis
  • hypersensitivity e.g., dry skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis
  • itch associated with vulvar vestibulitis e.g., itch associated with vulvar vestibulitis
  • the compounds of the invention are also useful in treating or preventing certain hormone sensitive cancers, such as prostate cancer (adenocarcinoma), breast cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid neoplasia, in a mammal, preferably a human.
  • hormone sensitive cancers such as prostate cancer (adenocarcinoma), breast cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid neoplasia, in a mammal, preferably a human.
  • the voltage gated sodium channels have been demonstrated to be expressed in prostate and breast cancer cells. Up-regulation of neonatal Na v 1.5 occurs as an integral part of the metastatic process in human breast cancer and could serve both as a novel marker of the metastatic phenotype and a therapeutic target (Clin. Cancer fies.2005, Aug. 1 ; 11(15): 5381-9).
  • the compounds of the invention are also useful in treating or preventing symptoms in a mammal associated with BPH such as, but not limited to, acute urinary retention and urinary tract infection.
  • the compounds of the invention are also useful in treating or preventing certain endocrine imbalances or endocrinopathies such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia , hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, Cushing's Syndrome, Conn's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, hypogonadism, hypergonadism, infertility, fertility and diabetes.
  • certain endocrine imbalances or endocrinopathies such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia , hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, Cushing's Syndrome, Conn's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, hypogonadism, hypergonadism, infertility, fertility and diabetes.
  • the present invention readily affords many different means for identification of sodium channel modulating agents that are useful as therapeutic agents. Identification of modulators of sodium channel can be assessed using a variety of in vitro and in vivo assays, e.g. measuring current, measuring membrane potential, measuring ion flux, (e.g. sodium or guanidinium), measuring sodium concentration, measuring second messengers and transcription levels, and using e.g., voltage-sensitive dyes, radioactive tracers, and patch-clamp electrophysiology.
  • in vitro and in vivo assays e.g. measuring current, measuring membrane potential, measuring ion flux, (e.g. sodium or guanidinium), measuring sodium concentration, measuring second messengers and transcription levels, and using e.g., voltage-sensitive dyes, radioactive tracers, and patch-clamp electrophysiology.
  • One such protocol involves the screening of chemical agents for ability to modulate the activity of a sodium channel thereby identifying it as a modulating agent.
  • a competitive binding assay with known sodium channel toxins such as tetrodotoxin, alpha-scorpion toxins, aconitine, BTX and the like, may be suitable for identifying potential therapeutic agents with high selectivity for a particular sodium channel.
  • the use of BTX in such a binding assay is well known and is described in McNeal, E.T., et al., J. Med. Chem. (1985), 28(3):381-8; and Creveling, C.R., et al., Methods in Neuroscience, Vol.8: Neurotoxins (Conn PM Ed) (1992), pp. 25-37, Academic Press, New York.
  • the assays can be carried out in cells, or cell or tissue extracts expressing the channel of interest in a natural endogenous setting or in a recombinant setting.
  • the assays that can be used include plate assays which measure Na+ influx through surrogate markers such as 14 C-guanidine influx or determine cell depolarization using fluorescent dyes such as the FRET based and other fluorescent assays or a radiolabeled binding assay employing radiolabeled aconitine, BTX, TTX or STX. More direct measurements can be made with manual or automated electrophysiology systems.
  • the guanidine influx assay is explained in more detail below in the Biological Assays section. Throughput of test compounds is an important consideration in the choice of screening assay to be used.
  • Electrophysiological assays using patch clamp techniques is accepted as a gold standard for detailed characterization of sodium channel compound interactions, and as described in Bean et al., op. cit. and Leuwer, M., et al., op. cit.
  • LTS manual low-throughput screening
  • MTS medium-throughput screening
  • HTS high-throughput screening
  • Planar electrodes are capable of achieving high- resistance, cells-attached seals followed by stable, low-noise whole-cell recordings that are comparable to conventional recordings.
  • a suitable instrument is the PatchXpress 7000A (Axon Instruments Inc, Union City, CA).
  • a variety of cell lines and culture techniques, which include adherent cells as well as cells growing spontaneously in suspension are ranked for seal success rate and stability.
  • Immortalized cells e.g. HEK and CHO
  • stably expressing high levels of the relevant sodium ion channel can be adapted into high-density suspension cultures.
  • assays can be selected which allow the investigator to identify compounds which block specific states of the channel, such as the open state, closed state or the resting state, or which block transition from open to closed, closed to resting or resting to open. Those skilled in the art are generally familiar with such assays.
  • Binding assays are also available, however these are of only limited functional value and information content. Designs include traditional radioactive filter based binding assays or the confocal based fluorescent system available from Evotec OAI group of companies (Hamburg, Germany), both of which are HTS.
  • Radioactive flux assays can also be used.
  • channels are stimulated to open with veratridine or aconitine and held in a stabilized open state with a toxin, and channel blockers are identified by their ability to prevent ion influx.
  • the assay can use radioactive 22 [Na] and 14 [C] guanidinium ions as tracers.
  • FlashPlate & Cytostar-T plates in living cells avoids separation steps and are suitable for HTS. Scintillation plate technology has also advanced this method to HTS suitability. Because of the functional aspects of the assay, the information content is reasonably good. Yet another format measures the redistribution of membrane potential using the
  • HTS FLIPR system membrane potential kit
  • Molecular Dynamics a division of Amersham Biosciences, Piscataway, NJ. This method is limited to slow membrane potential changes. Some problems may result from the fluorescent background of compounds. Test compounds may also directly influence the fluidity of the cell membrane and lead to an increase in intracellular dye concentrations. Still, because of the functional aspects of the assay, the information content is reasonably good.
  • Sodium dyes can be used to measure the rate or amount of sodium ion influx through a channel. This type of assay provides a very high information content regarding potential channel blockers. The assay is functional and would measure Nan- influx directly. CoroNa Red, SBFI and/or sodium green (Molecular Probes, Inc. Eugene OR) can be used to measure Na influx; all are Na responsive dyes. They can be used in combination with the FLIPR instrument. The use of these dyes in a screen has not been previously described in the literature. Calcium dyes may also have potential in this format.
  • FRET based voltage sensors are used to measure the ability of a test compound to directly block Na influx.
  • HTS systems include the VIPRTM Il FRET system (Aurora Biosciences Corporation, San Diego, CA, a division of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) which may be used in conjunction with FRET dyes, also available from Aurora Biosciences.
  • This assay measures sub-second responses to voltage changes. There is no requirement for a modifier of channel function.
  • the assay measures depolarization and hyperpolarizations, and provides ratiometric outputs for quantification.
  • a somewhat less expensive MTS version of this assay employs the FLEXstationTM (Molecular Devices Corporation) in conjunction with FRET dyes from Aurora Biosciences. Other methods of testing the compounds disclosed herein are also readily known and available to those skilled in the art.
  • SAR structure-activity relationship
  • Modulating agents so identified are then tested in a variety of in vivo models so as to determine if they alleviate pain, especially chronic pain or other conditions such as arrhythmias and epilepsy, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), hypercholesterolemia, cancer and pruritis (itch) with minimal adverse events, .
  • BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • itch pruritis
  • the assays described below in the Biological Assays Section are useful in assessing the biological activity of the instant compounds.
  • a successful therapeutic agent of the present invention will meet some or all of the following criteria. Oral availability should be at or above 20%.
  • Animal model efficacy is less than about 0.1 ⁇ g/Kg to about 100 mg/Kg body weight and the target human dose is between 0.1 ⁇ g/Kg to about 100 mg/Kg body weight, although doses outside of this range may be acceptable ("mg/Kg” means milligrams of compound per kilogram of body mass of the subject to whom it is being administered).
  • the therapeutic index (or ratio of toxic dose to therapeutic dose) should be greater than 100.
  • the potency (as expressed by IC 50 value) should be less than 10 ⁇ M, preferably below 1 ⁇ M and most preferably below 50 nM.
  • the IC 50 is a measure of the amount of compound required to achieve 50% inhibition of ion flux through a sodium channel, over a specific time period, in an assay of the invention.
  • Compounds of the present invention in the guanidine influx assay have demonstrated IC 50 1 S ranging from less than a nanomolar to less than 10 micromolar.
  • the compounds of the invention can be used in in vitro or in vivo studies as exemplary agents for comparative purposes to find other compounds also useful in treatment of, or protection from, the various diseases disclosed herein.
  • Another aspect of the invention relates to inhibiting Na v 1.1 , Na v ⁇ .2, Na/I .3, Na v 1.4, Na v 1.5, Na v 1.6, Na v 1.7, Na/I .8, or Na v 1.9 activity in a biological sample or a mammal, preferably a human, which method comprises administering to the mammal, preferably a human, or contacting said biological sample with a compound of formula I or a composition comprising said compound.
  • biological sample includes, without limitation, cell cultures or extracts thereof; biopsied material obtained from a mammal or extracts thereof; and blood, saliva, urine, feces, semen, tears, or other body fluids or extracts thereof.
  • the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical composition containing the compounds of the invention disclosed herein.
  • the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising compounds of the invention in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, carrier or diluent and in an amount effective to modulate, preferably inhibit, ion flux through a voltage-dependent sodium channel to treat sodium channel mediated diseases, such as pain, when administered to an animal, preferably a mammal, most preferably a human.
  • compositions of the invention can be prepared by combining a compound of the invention with an appropriate pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient, and may be formulated into preparations in solid, semi-solid, liquid or gaseous forms, such as tablets, capsules, powders, granules, ointments, solutions, suppositories, injections, inhalants, gels, microspheres, and aerosols.
  • compositions of the invention are formulated so as to allow the active ingredients contained therein to be bioavailable upon administration of the composition to a patient.
  • Compositions that will be administered to a subject or patient take the form of one or more dosage units, where for example, a tablet may be a single dosage unit, and a container of a compound of the invention in aerosol form may hold a plurality of dosage units.
  • composition to be administered will, in any event, contain a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treatment of a disease or condition of interest in accordance with the teachings of this invention.
  • compositions useful herein also contain a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, including any suitable diluent or excipient, which includes any pharmaceutical agent that does not itself induce the production of antibodies harmful to the individual receiving the composition, and which may be administered without undue toxicity.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers include, but are not limited to, liquids, such as water, saline, glycerol and ethanol, and the like.
  • a pharmaceutical composition of the invention may be in the form of a solid or liquid.
  • the carrier(s) are particulate, so that the compositions are, for example, in tablet or powder form.
  • the carrier(s) may be liquid, with the compositions being, for example, an oral syrup, injectable liquid or an aerosol, which is useful in, for example, inhalatory administration.
  • the pharmaceutical composition is preferably in either solid or liquid form, where semi-solid, semi-liquid, suspension and gel forms are included within the forms considered herein as either solid or liquid.
  • the pharmaceutical composition may be formulated into a powder, granule, compressed tablet, pill, capsule, chewing gum, wafer or the like form.
  • a solid composition will typically contain one or more inert diluents or edible carriers.
  • binders such as carboxymethylcellulose, ethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin; excipients such as starch, lactose or dextrins, disintegrating agents such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, Primogel, com starch and the like; lubricants such as magnesium stearate or Sterotex; glidants such as colloidal silicon dioxide; sweetening agents such as sucrose or saccharin; a flavoring agent such as peppermint, methyl salicylate or orange flavoring; and a coloring agent.
  • excipients such as starch, lactose or dextrins, disintegrating agents such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, Primogel, com starch and the like
  • lubricants such as magnesium stearate or Sterotex
  • glidants such as colloidal silicon dioxide
  • sweetening agents such as sucrose or saccharin
  • a flavoring agent such as peppermint,
  • the pharmaceutical composition when in the form of a capsule, for example, a gelatin capsule, it may contain, in addition to materials of the above type, a liquid carrier such as polyethylene glycol or oil.
  • a liquid carrier such as polyethylene glycol or oil.
  • the pharmaceutical composition may be in the form of a liquid, for example, an elixir, syrup, solution, emulsion or suspension.
  • the liquid may be for oral administration or for delivery by injection, as two examples.
  • preferred composition contain, in addition to the present compounds, one or more of a sweetening agent, preservatives, dye/colorant and flavor enhancer.
  • a surfactant, preservative, wetting agent, dispersing agent, suspending agent, buffer, stabilizer and isotonic agent may be included.
  • the liquid pharmaceutical compositions of the invention may include one or more of the following adjuvants: sterile diluents such as water for injection, saline solution, preferably physiological saline, Ringer's solution, isotonic sodium chloride, fixed oils such as synthetic mono or diglycerides which may serve as the solvent or suspending medium, polyethylene glycols, glycerin, propylene glycol or other solvents; antibacterial agents such as benzyl alcohol or methyl paraben; antioxidants such as ascorbic acid or sodium bisulfite; chelating agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; buffers such as acetates, citrates or phosphates and agents for the adjustment of tonicity such as sodium chloride or dextrose.
  • the parenteral preparation can be enclosed in ampoules, disposable syringes or multiple dose vials made of glass or plastic.
  • Physiological saline is a preferred adjuvant.
  • a liquid pharmaceutical composition of the invention intended for either parenteral or oral administration should contain an amount of a compound of the invention such that a suitable dosage will be obtained. Typically, this amount is at least 0.01% of a compound of the invention in the composition. When intended for oral administration, this amount may be varied to be between 0.1 and about 70% of the weight of the composition.
  • Preferred oral pharmaceutical compositions contain between about 4% and about 50% of the compound of the invention.
  • Preferred pharmaceutical compositions and preparations according to the present invention are prepared so that a parenteral dosage unit contains between 0.01 to 10% by weight of the compound prior to dilution of the invention.
  • the pharmaceutical composition of the invention may be intended for topical administration, in which case the carrier may suitably comprise a solution, emulsion, ointment or gel base.
  • the base for example, may comprise one or more of the following: petrolatum, lanolin, polyethylene glycols, bee wax, mineral oil, diluents such as water and alcohol, and emulsifiers and stabilizers.
  • Thickening agents may be present in a pharmaceutical composition for topical administration.
  • the composition may include a transdermal patch or iontophoresis device.
  • Topical formulations may contain a concentration of the compound of the invention from about 0.1 to about 10% w/v (weight per unit volume).
  • the pharmaceutical composition of the invention may be intended for rectal administration, in the form, for example, of a suppository, which will melt in the rectum and release the drug.
  • the composition for rectal administration may contain an oleaginous base as a suitable nonirritating excipient.
  • bases include, without limitation, lanolin, cocoa butter and polyethylene glycol.
  • the pharmaceutical composition of the invention may include various materials, which modify the physical form of a solid or liquid dosage unit.
  • the composition may include materials that form a coating shell around the active ingredients.
  • the materials that form the coating shell are typically inert, and may be selected from, for example, sugar, shellac, and other enteric coating agents.
  • the active ingredients may be encased in a gelatin capsule.
  • the pharmaceutical composition of the invention in solid or liquid form may include an agent that binds to the compound of the invention and thereby assists in the delivery of the compound.
  • Suitable agents that may act in this capacity include a monoclonal or polyclonal antibody, a protein or a liposome.
  • the pharmaceutical composition of the invention may consist of dosage units that can be administered as an aerosol.
  • aerosol is used to denote a variety of systems ranging from those of colloidal nature to systems consisting of pressurized packages. Delivery may be by a liquefied or compressed gas or by a suitable pump system that dispenses the active ingredients. Aerosols of compounds of the invention may be delivered in single phase, bi-phasic, or tri-phasic systems in order to deliver the active ingredient(s). Delivery of the aerosol includes the necessary container, activators, valves, subcontainers, and the like, which together may form a kit. One skilled in the art, without undue experimentation may determine preferred aerosols.
  • compositions of the invention may be prepared by methodology well known in the pharmaceutical art.
  • a pharmaceutical composition intended to be administered by injection can be prepared by combining a compound of the invention with sterile, distilled water so as to form a solution.
  • a surfactant may be added to facilitate the formation of a homogeneous solution or suspension.
  • Surfactants are compounds that non-covalently interact with the compound of the invention so as to facilitate dissolution or homogeneous suspension of the compound in the aqueous delivery system.
  • the compounds of the invention are administered in a therapeutically effective amount, which will vary depending upon a variety of factors including the activity of the specific compound employed; the metabolic stability and length of action of the compound; the age, body weight, general health, sex, and diet of the patient; the mode and time of administration; the rate of excretion; the drug combination; the severity of the particular disorder or condition; and the subject undergoing therapy.
  • a therapeutically effective daily dose is (for a 70 Kg mammal) from about 0.001 mg/Kg (i.e., 0.07 mg) to about 100 mg/Kg (i.e., 7.0 g); preferaby a therapeutically effective dose is (for a 70 Kg mammal) from about 0.01 mg/Kg (i.e., 0.7 mg) to about 50 mg/Kg (i.e., 3.5 g); more preferably a therapeutically effective dose is (for a 70 Kg mammal) from about 1 mg/kg (i.e., 70 mg) to about 25 mg/Kg (i.e., 1.75 g).
  • the total dose required for each treatment can be administered by multiple doses or in a single dose over the course of the day, if desired. Generally, treatment is initiated with smaller dosages, which are less than the optimum dose of the compound. Thereafter, the dosage is increased by small increments until the optimum effect under the circumstances is reached.
  • the diagnostic pharmaceutical compound or composition can be administered alone or in conjunction with other diagnostics and/or pharmaceuticals directed to the pathology, or directed to other symptoms of the pathology.
  • the recipients of administration of compounds and/or compositions of the invention can be any vertebrate animal, such as mammals.
  • the preferred recipients are mammals of the Orders Primate (including humans, apes and monkeys), Arteriodactyla (including horses, goats, cows, sheep, pigs), Rodenta (including mice, rats, rabbits, and hamsters), and Carnivora (including cats, and dogs).
  • the preferred recipients are turkeys, chickens and other members of the same order. The most preferred recipients are humans.
  • a pharmaceutical composition according to the invention for topical applications, it is preferred to administer an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to the invention to target area, e.g., skin surfaces, mucous membranes, and the like, which are adjacent to peripheral neurons which are to be treated.
  • This amount will generally range from about 0.0001 mg to about 1 g of a compound of the invention per application, depending upon the area to be treated, whether the use is diagnostic, prophylactic or therapeutic, the severity of the symptoms, and the nature of the topical vehicle employed.
  • a preferred topical preparation is an ointment, wherein about 0.001 to about 50 mg of active ingredient is used per cc of ointment base.
  • the pharmaceutical composition can be formulated as transdermal compositions or transdermal delivery devices ("patches").
  • compositions include, for example, a backing, active compound reservoir, a control membrane, liner and contact adhesive.
  • transdermal patches may be used to provide continuous pulsatile, or on demand delivery of the compounds of the present invention as desired.
  • the compositions of the invention can be formulated so as to provide quick, sustained or delayed release of the active ingredient after administration to the patient by employing procedures known in the art.
  • Controlled release drug delivery systems include osmotic pump systems and dissolutional systems containing polymer-coated reservoirs or drug-polymer matrix formulations. Examples of controlled release systems are given in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,845,770 and 4,326,525 and in P. J. Kuzma et al., Regional Anesthesia 22 (6): 543-551 (1997), all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • compositions of the invention can also be delivered through intra-nasal drug delivery systems for local, systemic, and nose-to-brain medical therapies.
  • Controlled Particle Dispersion (CPD)TM technology traditional nasal spray bottles, inhalers or nebulizers are known by those skilled in the art to provide effective local and systemic delivery of drugs by targeting the olfactory region and paranasal sinuses.
  • the invention also relates to an intravaginal shell or core drug delivery device suitable for administration to the human or animal female.
  • the device may be comprised of the active pharmaceutical ingredient in a polymer matrix, surrounded by a sheath, and capable of releasing the compound in a substantially zero order pattern on a daily basis similar to devises used to apply testosterone as desscribed in PCT Published Patent No. WO 98/50016.
  • Current methods for ocular delivery include topical administration (eye drops), subconjunctival injections, periocular injections, intravitreal injections, surgical implants and iontophoresis (uses a small electrical current to transport ionized drugs into and through body tissues).
  • Those skilled in the art would combine the best suited excipients with the compound for safe and effective intra-occular administration. The most suitable route will depend on the nature and severity of the condition being treated.
  • the compounds of the invention may be usefully combined with one or more other compounds of the invention or one or more other therapeutic agent or as any combination thereof, in the treatment of sodium channel-mediated diseases and conditions.
  • a compound of formula (I) may be administered simultaneously, sequentially or separately in combination with other therapeutic agents, including, but not limited to:
  • opiates analgesics e.g. morphine, heroin, cocaine, oxymorphine, levorphanol, levallorphan, oxycodone, codeine, dihydrocodeine, propoxyphene, nalmefene, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meripidine, methadone, nalorphine, naloxone, naltrexone, buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine and pentazocine;
  • morphine heroin, cocaine, oxymorphine, levorphanol, levallorphan, oxycodone, codeine, dihydrocodeine, propoxyphene, nalmefene, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meripidine, methadone, nalorphine, naloxone, naltrexone, buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine and pentazocine;
  • non-opiate analgesics e.g. acetomeniphen, salicylates (e.g. aspirin);
  • nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, fenoprofen, ketoprofen, celecoxib, diclofenac, diflusinal, etodolac, fenbufen, fenoprofen, flufenisal, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, ketorolac, meclofenamic acid, mefenamic acid, meloxicam, nabumetone, naproxen, nimesulide, nitroflurbiprofen, olsalazine, oxaprozin, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, sulfasalazine, sulindac, tolmetin and zomepirac; • anticonvulsants, e.g. carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine,
  • antidepressants such as tricyclic antidepressants, e.g. amitriptyline, clomipramine, despramine, imipramine and nortriptyline;
  • COX-2 selective inhibitors e.g. celecoxib, rofecoxib, parecoxib, valdecoxib, deracoxib, etoricoxib, and lumiracoxib;
  • alpha-adrenergics e.g. doxazosin, tamsulosin, clonidine, guanfacine, dexmetatomidine, modafinil, and 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(5- methane sulfonamido-1 ,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinol-2-yl)-5-(2-pyridyl) quinazoline;
  • barbiturate sedatives e.g. amobarbital, aprobarbital, butabarbital, butabital, mephobarbital, metharbital, methohexital, pentobarbital, phenobartital, secobarbital, talbutal, theamylal and thiopental;
  • tachykinin (NK) antagonist particularly an NK-3, NK-2 or NK-1 antagonist, e.g. ( ⁇ R, 9R)-7-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)]-8,9,10,11-tetrahydro-9-methyl-5-(4- methylphenyl)-7/-/-[1 ,4]diazocino[2,1-g][1 ,7]-naphthyridine-6-13-dione (TAK- 637), 5-[[2R,3S)-2-[(1 R)-1-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethylphenyl]ethoxy-3-(4- fluorophenyl)-4-morpholinyl]-methyl]-1 ,2-dihydro-3/-/-1 ,2,4-triazol-3-one (MK- 869), aprepitant, lanepitant, dapitant or 3-[[2-methoxy5- (trifluoromethoxy)
  • coal-tar analgesics in particular paracetamol
  • serotonin reuptake inhibitors e.g. paroxetine, sertraline, norfluoxetine (fluoxetine desmethyl metabolite), metabolite demethylsertraline, '3 fluvoxamine, paroxetine, citalopram, citalopram metabolite desmethylcitalopram, escitalopram, d.l-fenfluramine, femoxetine, ifoxetine, cyanodothiepin, litoxetine, dapoxetine, nefazodone, cericlamine, trazodone and fluoxetine;
  • noradrenaline (norepinephrine) reuptake inhibitors e.g. maprotiline, lofepramine, mirtazepine, oxaprotiline, fezolamine, tomoxetine, mianserin, buproprion, buproprion metabolite hydroxybuproprion, nomifensine and viloxazine (Vivalan®)
  • a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor such as reboxetine, in particular (S.S)-reboxetine, and venlafaxine duloxetine neuroleptics sedative/anxiolytics;
  • acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil
  • 5-HT 3 antagonists such as ondansetron
  • mGluR metabotropic glutamate receptor
  • antiarrhythimics e.g. mexiletine and phenytoin
  • muscarinic antagonists e.g., tolterodine, propiverine, tropsium t chloride, darifenacin, solifenacin, temiverine and ipratropium;
  • cannabinoids • vanilloid receptor agonists (e.g. resinferatoxin) or antagonists (e.g. capsazepine);
  • sedatives e.g. glutethimide, meprobamate, methaqualone, and dichloralphenazone;
  • anxiolytics such as benzodiazepines
  • antidepressants such as mirtazapine
  • topical agents e.g. lidocaine, capsacin and resiniferotoxin
  • muscle relaxants such as benzodiazepines, baclofen, carisoprodol, chlorzoxazone, cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol and orphrenadine;
  • Sodium channel-mediated diseases and conditions that may be treated and/or prevented using such combinations include but not limited to, pain, central and peripherally mediated, acute, chronic, neuropathic as well as other diseases with associated pain and other central nervous disorders such as epilepsy, anxiety, depression and bipolar disease; or cardiovascular disorders such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation; neuromuscular disorders such as restless leg syndrome and muscle paralysis or tetanus; neuroprotection against stroke, neural trauma and multiple sclerosis; and channelopathies such as erythromyalgia and familial rectal pain syndrome.
  • “combination” refers to any mixture or permutation of one or more compounds of the invention and one or more other compounds of the invention or one or more additional therapeutic agent. Unless the context makes clear otherwise, “combination” may include simultaneous or sequentially delivery of a compound of the invention with one or more therapeutic agents. Unless the context makes clear otherwise, “combination” may include dosage forms of a compound of the invention with another therapeutic agent. Unless the context makes clear otherwise, “combination” may include routes of administration of a compound of the invention with another therapeutic agent. Unless the context makes clear otherwise, “combination” may include formulations of a compound of the invention with another therapeutic agent. Dosage forms, routes of administration and pharmaceutical compositions include, but are not limited to, those described herein.
  • kits that contain a pharmaceutical composition which includes one or more compounds of the above formulae.
  • the kit also includes instructions for the use of the pharmaceutical composition for modulating the activity of ion channels, for the treatment of pain, as well as other utilities as disclosed herein.
  • a commercial package will contain one or more unit doses of the pharmaceutical composition.
  • a unit dose may be an amount sufficient for the preparation of an intravenous injection.
  • compounds which are light and/or air sensitive may require special packaging and/or formulation.
  • packaging may be used which is opaque to light, and/or sealed from contact with ambient air, and/or formulated with suitable coatings or excipients. PREPARATION OF THE COMPOUNDS OF THE INVENTION
  • n, , R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 and R 5 are as defined above in the Summary of the Invention for compounds of formula (I), as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, which are used in the methods of the invention.
  • Suitable protecting groups include hydroxy, amino, mercapto and carboxylic acid.
  • Suitable protecting groups for hydroxy include trialkylsilyl or diarylalkylsilyl (e.g., f-butyldimethylsilyl, f-butyldiphenyisilyl or trimethylsilyl), tetrahydropyranyl, benzyl, and the like.
  • Suitable protecting groups for amino, amidino and guanidino include f-butoxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, and the like.
  • Suitable protecting groups for mercapto include -C(O)-R" (where R" is alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl), p-methoxybenzyl, trityl and the like.
  • Suitable protecting groups for carboxylic acid include alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl esters.
  • Protecting groups may be added or removed in accordance with standard techniques, which are known to one skilled in the art and as described herein.
  • protecting groups are described in detail in Greene, T.W. and P. G. M. Wuts, Greene's Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis (2006), 4th Ed., Wiley.
  • the protecting group may also be a polymer resin such as a Wang resin or a 2-chlorotrityl- chloride resin.
  • protected derivatives of compounds of this invention may not possess pharmacological activity as such, they may be administered to a mammal and thereafter metabolized in the body to form compounds of the invention which are pharmacologically active. Such derivatives may therefore be described as "prodrugs". All prodrugs of compounds of this invention are included within the scope of the invention.
  • the compounds of formula (I) of the invention can be synthesized following the general procedure described below in REACTION SCHEME 1 where R is hydroxy, halo or -OC(O)R (where R is alkyl), X is bromo or chloro, and Pg is a nitrogen-protecting group.
  • the nitro group of the compound of formula (102) can be reduced to its corresponding amino group to produce a compound of formula (103) by a method such as, but not limited to, Raney nickel or palladium catalyzed hydrogenation, sodium bisulfite reduction, iron (II) chloride, tin (II) chloride reduction, or zinc reduction.
  • the R 3 group can be introduced to generate a compound of formula (104) by the following methods, such as, but not limited to:
  • organometallic reagent such as, but not limited to, organomagnesium halide or organolithium affords a compound of formula (105).
  • a compound of formula (105) can also be prepared from a compound of formula (107) by reducing the nitro group on the compound of formula (107) under standard reduction conditions known to one skilled in the art to form the corresponding compound of formula (108), which is then treated in a similar manner as described above for the compound of formula (103) to form the corresponding compound of formula (109), which is then treated in a similar manner as described above for the compound of formula (104) to form the compound of formula (105).
  • a compound of formula (110) can be prepared by the treatment of a compound of formula (105) with a substituted carboxylic halide such as, but not limited to, substituted bromoacetyl chloride, in the presence of a base such as, but not limited to, triethylamine or pyridine.
  • a substituted carboxylic halide such as, but not limited to, substituted bromoacetyl chloride
  • a base such as, but not limited to, triethylamine or pyridine.
  • the halogen of the compound of formula (110) is then replaced with an amino group by a method such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • the resulting amino intermediate can then be cyclized to provide the compounds of formula (I) under standard conditions known to one skilled in the art.
  • the compounds of formula (I) can also be prepared from an intermediate compound of formula (111 ) by reacting a compound of formula (105) with an ⁇ /-protected amino acid or its derivatives by the method described above for the preparation of a compound of formula (102), followed by the removal of the nitrogen- protecting group by standard methods known to one skilled in the art to give the corresponding amine intermediate which can be cyclized under standard conditions known to one skilled in the art to yield the compounds of formula (I).
  • the compounds of formula (I) can be prepared by following the general procedure as described below in REACTION SCHEME 2 where X is bromo or chloro and each Pg is independently a nitrogen-protecting group:
  • compounds of formula (1-1 ), which are compounds of formula (I) wherein R 3 is hydrogen, can be prepared by the methods disclosed above in REACTION SCHEME 2 by protecting the compounds of formula (103) and formula (108) with an appropriate nitrogen-protecting group, such as, but not limited to, f-butoxycarbonyl or f-butyldimethylsilyl, to generate compounds of formula (112) and formula (114), respectively.
  • Reaction of the compound of formula (112) and the compound of formula (114) with an organometallic reagent (R 2 IvI) by the method as described above in REACTION SCHEME 1 for the preparation of the compound of formula (105) gives the compound of formula (113).
  • the protecting group in the compound of formula (113) is then removed by the standard method known to one skilled in the art to afford the compound of formula (115).
  • the compound of formula (115) can also be prepared from the compounds of formula (103) or formula (108) without protecting the nitrogen atom by treating the compounds with an excessive amount of an organometallic reagent (R 2 M) under standard conditions known to one skilled in the art.
  • Compounds of formula (116) can then be prepared by the treatment of the compounds of formula (115) with a substituted carboxylic halide as described above in REACTION SCHEME 1 for the preparation of the compounds of formula (110).
  • the halogen of the compound of formula (116) can be replaced with an amino group by a method as described above in REACTION SCHEME 1 and the resulting amino intermediate can then be cyclized under standard conditions known to one skilled in the art to form the compound of formula (1-1 ).
  • the compounds of formula (1-1) can also be prepared by a method as described above in REACTION SCHEME 1 for the formation of the compounds of formula (111 ).
  • R 3 group is introduced into the compound of formula (1-1) by treatment of the compound of formula (1-1) with an alkylating agent (when R 3 is alkyl) under standard ⁇ /-alkylation conditions or by Buchwald-Hartwig amination reaction (when R 3 is aryl or heteroaryl; see Muci, A. R., et al, Topics in Current Chemistry (2002), 219:131 ) as described above for the preparation of compounds of formula (104) to provide the compounds of formula (I).
  • an alkylating agent when R 3 is alkyl
  • Buchwald-Hartwig amination reaction when R 3 is aryl or heteroaryl; see Muci, A. R., et al, Topics in Current Chemistry (2002), 219:131 .
  • This example describes an in vitro assay for testing and profiling test agents against human or rat sodium channels stably expressed in cells of either an endogenous or recombinant origin.
  • the assay is also useful for determining the IC 5O of a sodium channel blocking compound.
  • the assay is based on the guanidine flux assay described by Reddy, N. L., et al., J. Med. Chem. (1998), 41(17):3298-302.
  • the guanidine influx assay is a radiotracer flux assay used to determine ion flux activity of sodium channels in a high-throughput microplate-based format.
  • the assay uses 14 C-guanidine hydrochloride in combination with various known sodium channel modulators, to assay the potency of test agents. Potency is determined by an IC 50 calculation. Selectivity is determined by comparing potency of the compound for the channel of interest to its potency against other sodium channels (also called 'selectivity profiling').
  • test agents are assayed against cells that express the channels of interest.
  • Voltage gated sodium channels are either TTX sensitive or insensitive. This property is useful when evaluating the activities of a channel of interest when it resides in a mixed population with other sodium channels.
  • Table 1 summarizes cell lines useful in screening for a certain channel activity in the presence or absence of TTX.
  • Cells expressing the channel of interest are grown according to the supplier or in the case of a recombinant cell in the presence of selective growth media such as G418 (Gibco/lnvitrogen).
  • the cells are disassociated from the culture dishes with an enzymatic solution (1X) Trypsin/EDTA (Gibco/lnvitrogen) and analyzed for density and viability using haemocytometer (Neubauer).
  • Disassociated cells are washed and resuspended in their culture media then plated into Scintiplates (Beckman Coulter Inc.) (approximately 100,000 cells/ well) and incubated at 37 °C/5% CO 2 . for 20-24 hours.
  • LNHBSS Low sodium HEPES-buffered saline solution
  • the Scintiplates are incubated at ambient temperature. Following the incubation, the Scintplates are extensively washed with LNHBSS supplemented with guanidine (Sigma). The Scintiplates are dried and then counted using a Wallac MicroBeta TriLux (Perkin-Elmer Life Sciences). The ability of the test agent to block sodium channel activity is determined by comparing the amount of 14 C-guanidine present inside the cells expressing the different sodium channels. Based on this data, a variety of calculations, as set out elsewhere in this specification, may be used to determine whether a test agent is selective for a particular sodium channel.
  • the IC 50 value of a test agent for a specific sodium channel may be determined using the above general method.
  • the IC 50 may be determined using a 3, 8, 10, 12 or 16 point curve in duplicate or triplicate with a starting concentration of 1 , 5 or 10 ⁇ M diluted serially with a final concentration reaching the sub-nanomolar, nanomolar and low micromolar ranges.
  • the mid-point concentration of test agent is set at 1 ⁇ M, and sequential concentrations of half dilutions greater or smaller are applied (e.g. 0.5 ⁇ M; 5 ⁇ M and 0.25 ⁇ M; 10 ⁇ M and 0.125 ⁇ M; 20 ⁇ M etc.).
  • the fold selectivity, factor of selectivity or multiple of selectivity is calculated by dividing the IC 50 value of the test sodium channel by the reference sodium channel, for example, Na 1 /! .5.
  • IC 50 (nM) activity level as set forth below in Table 2 wherein "A” refers to an IC 50 activity level of equal or less than 100 nM, “B” refers to an IC 50 activity level from 100 nM to 1.0 ⁇ M, “C” refers to an IC 50 activity level from 1.0 ⁇ M to 10 ⁇ M, and “D” refers to an IC 50 activity level equal to or greater than 10 ⁇ M.
  • A refers to an IC 50 activity level of equal or less than 100 nM
  • B refers to an IC 50 activity level from 100 nM to 1.0 ⁇ M
  • C refers to an IC 50 activity level from 1.0 ⁇ M to 10 ⁇ M
  • D refers to an IC 50 activity level equal to or greater than 10 ⁇ M.
  • Table 2 correspond to the Examples herein:
  • Cells expressing the channel of interest are cultured in DMEM growth media (Gibco) with 0.5 mg/mL G418, +/-1% PSG, and 10% heat-inactivated fetal bovine serum at 37 0 C and 5% CO 2 .
  • DMEM growth media Gibco
  • PSG +/-1% PSG
  • heat-inactivated fetal bovine serum 37 0 C and 5% CO 2 .
  • cells are plated on 10mm dishes.
  • a single "diary" protocol with a holding potential of -11 Om V is created to record the resting state current (10ms test pulse), the current after fast inactivation (5 ms pre-pulse of -80 to -50 m V followed by a 10 ms test pulse), and the current during various holding potentials (35 ms ramp to test pulse levels).
  • Compounds are applied during the "diary" protocol and the block is monitored at 15 s intervals. After the compounds equilibrated, the voltage-dependence of the steady-state inactivation in the presence of the compound is determined.
  • V max is the rate of inhibition
  • h is the Hill coefficient (for interacting sites)
  • K m is Michaelis-Menten constant
  • [Drug] is the concentration of the test compound.
  • the drug concentration is numerically equal to K m and approximates the K r and K 1 , respectively.
  • the test includes a heat source consisting of a projector lamp with a light beam focused and directed to a point on the tail of a mouse being tested.
  • the tail-flick latencies which are assessed prior to drug treatment, and in response to a noxious heat stimulus, i.e., the response time from applying radiant heat on the dorsal surface of the tail to the occurrence of tail flick, are measured and recorded at 40, 80, 120, and 160 minutes.
  • Postdrug latency the latency time for each individual animal taken before the tail is removed (flicked) from the heat source after receiving drug.
  • the formalin test is used as an animal model of acute pain.
  • animals are briefly habituated to the plexiglass test chamber on the day prior to experimental day for 20 minutes.
  • animals are randomly injected with the test articles.
  • 50 ⁇ l_ of 10% formalin is injected subcutaneously into the plantar surface of the left hind paw of the rats.
  • Video data acquisition begins immediately after formalin administration, for duration of 90 minutes.
  • the images are captured using the Actimetrix Limelight software which stores files under the MNi extension, and then converts it into the MPEG-4 coding.
  • the videos are then analyzed using behaviour analysis software "The Observer 5.1", (Version 5.0, Noldus Information Technology, Wageningen, The Netherlands).
  • the video analysis is conducted by watching the animal behaviour and scoring each according to type, and defining the length of the behaviour (Dubuisson and Dennis, 1977).
  • Scored behaviours include: (1) normal behaviour, (2) putting no weight on the paw, (3) raising the paw, (4) licking/biting or scratching the paw. Elevation, favoring, or excessive licking, biting and scratching of the injected paw indicate a pain response.
  • Analgesic response or protection from compounds is indicated if both paws are resting on the floor with no obvious favoring, excessive licking, biting or scratching of the injected paw.
  • %MPIE Percent Maximal Potential Inhibitory Effect
  • the pain score is calculated from a weighted scale as described above.
  • the duration of the behaviour is multiplied by the weight (rating of the severity of the response), and divided by the total length of observation to determine a pain rating for each animal.
  • the calculation is represented by the following formula:
  • Pain rating [ 0(To) + 1 (T1 ) + 2(T2) + 3(T3) ] / ( To + T1 + T2 + T3 ).
  • the test and control articles are administrated to the animals, and the nociceptive thresholds are measured at defined time points after drug administration to determine the analgesic responses to each of the six available treatments.
  • the time points used are previously determined to show the highest analgesic effect for each test compound.
  • Thermal nociceptive thresholds of the animals are assessed using the Hargreaves test. Animals are placed in a Plexiglas enclosure set on top of an elevated glass platform with heating units. The glass platform is thermostatically controlled at a temperature of approximately 30 0 C for all test trials. Animals are allowed to accommodate for 20 minutes following placement into the enclosure until all exploration behaviour ceases.
  • the Model 226 Plantar/Tail Stimulator Analgesia Meter (HTC, Woodland Hills, CA) is used to apply a radiant heat beam from underneath the glass platform to the plantar surface of the hind paws. During all test trials, the idle intensity and active intensity of the heat source are set at 1 and 45 respectively, and a cut off time of 20 seconds is employed to prevent tissue damage.
  • the response thresholds of animals to tactile stimuli are measured using the Model 2290 Electrovonfrey anesthesiometer (HTC Life Science, Woodland Hills, CA) following the Hargreaves test. Animals are placed in an elevated Plexiglas enclosure set on a mire mesh surface. After 10 minutes of accommodation, pre-calibrated Von Frey hairs are applied perpendicularly to the plantar surface of both paws of the animals in an ascending order starting from the 0.1 g hair, with sufficient force to cause slight buckling of the hair against the paw. Testing continues until the hair with the lowest force to induce a rapid flicking of the paw is determined or when the cut off force of approximately 20 g is reached. This cut off force is used because it represent approximately 10% of the animals' body weight and it serves to prevent raising of the entire limb due to the use of stiffer hairs, which would change the nature of the stimulus.
  • the hypealgesia caused by an intra-planar incision in the paw is measured by applying increased tactile stimuli to the paw until the animal withdraws its paw from the applied stimuli.
  • animals are anaesthetized under 3.5% isofluorane, which is delivered via a nose cone, a 1 cm longitudinal incision is made using a number 10 scalpel blade in the plantar aspect of the left hind paw through the skin and fascia, starting 0.5 cm from the proximal edge of the heel and extending towards the toes.
  • the skin is apposed using 2, 3-0 sterilized silk sutures.
  • the injured site is covered with Polysporin and Betadine. Animals are returned to their home cage for overnight recovery.
  • the withdrawal thresholds of animals to tactile stimuli for both operated (ipsilateral) and unoperated (contralateral) paws can be measured using the Model 2290 Electrovonfrey anesthesiometer (HTC Life Science, Woodland Hills, CA). Animals are placed in an elevated Plexiglas enclosure set on a mire mesh surface. After at least 10 minutes of acclimatization, pre-calibrated Von Frey hairs are applied perpendicularly to the plantar surface of both paws of the animals in an ascending order starting from the 10 g hair, with sufficient force to cause slight buckling of the hair against the paw. Testing continued until the hair with the lowest force to induce a rapid flicking of the paw is determined or when the cut off force of approximately 20 g is reached. This cut off force is used because it represent approximately 10% of the animals' body weight and it serves to prevent raising of the entire limb due to the use of stiffer hairs, which would change the nature of the stimulus. Neuropathic pain model; Chronic Constriction Injury
  • an approximately 3 cm incision is made through the skin and the fascia at the mid thigh level of the animals' left hind leg using a no. 10 scalpel blade.
  • the left sciatic nerve is exposed via blunt dissection through the biceps femoris with care to minimize haemorrhagia.
  • Four loose ligatures are tied along the sciatic nerve using 4-0 non-degradable sterilized silk sutures at intervals of 1 to 2 mm apart. The tension of the loose ligatures is tight enough to induce slight constriction of the sciatic nerve when viewed under a dissection microscope at a magnification of 4 fold.
  • the left sciatic nerve is exposed without further manipulation.
  • Antibacterial ointment is applied directly into the wound, and the muscle is closed using sterilized sutures.
  • Betadine is applied onto the muscle and its surroundings, followed by skin closure with surgical clips.
  • the response thresholds of animals to tactile stimuli are measured using the Model 2290 Electrovonfrey anesthesiometer (IiTC Life Science, Woodland Hills, CA). Animals are placed in an elevated Plexiglas enclosure set on a mire mesh surface. After 10 minutes of accommodation, pre-calibrated Von Frey hairs are applied perpendicularly to the plantar surface of both paws of the animals in an ascending order starting from the 0.1 g hair, with sufficient force to cause slight buckling of the hair against the paw. Testing continues until the hair with the lowest force to induce a rapid flicking of the paw is determined or when the cut off force of approximately 20 g is reached. This cut off force is used because it represents approximately 10% of the animals' body weight and it serves to prevent raising of the entire limb due to the use of stiffer hairs, which would change the nature of the stimulus.
  • Thermal nociceptive thresholds of the animals are assessed using the Hargreaves test. Following the measurement of tactile thresholds, animals are placed in a Plexiglass enclosure set on top of an elevated glass platform with heating units. The glass platform is thermostatically controlled at a temperature of approximately 24 to 26 0 C for all test trials. Animals are allowed to accommodate for 10 minutes following placement into the enclosure until all exploration behaviour ceases.
  • the Model 226 Plantar/ Tail Stimulator Analgesia Meter (HTC, Woodland Hills, CA) is used to apply a radiant heat beam from underneath the glass platform to the plantar surface of the hind paws. During all test trials, the idle intensity and active intensity of the heat source are set at 1 and 55 respectively, and a cut off time of 20 seconds is used to prevent tissue damage. Compounds of the present invention can be tested in these assays to determine their effectiveness in treating pain.
  • BIOLOGICAL EXAMPLE 4 Aconitine Induced Arrhythmia Test
  • the antiarrhythmic activity of compounds of the invention is demonstrated by the following test.
  • Arrhythmia is provoked by intravenous administration of aconitine(2.0 ⁇ g/Kg) dissolved in physiological saline solution.
  • Test compounds of the invention are intravenously administered 5 minutes after the administration of aconitine.
  • Evaluation of the anti-arrhythmic activity is conducted by measuring the time from the aconitine administration to the occurrence of extrasystole (ES) and the time from the aconitine administration to the occurrence of ventricular tachycardia (VT).
  • ES extrasystole
  • VT ventricular tachycardia
  • a tracheotomy is performed by first creating an incision in the neck area, then isolating the trachea and making a 2 mm incision to insert tracheal tube 2 cm into the trachea such that the opening of the tube is positioned just on top of the mouth.
  • the tubing is secured with sutures and attached to a ventilator for the duration of the experiment.
  • femoral vessels are isolated. Both femoral veins are cannulated, one for pentobarbital anaesthetic maintenance (0.02-0.05 mL) and one for the infusion and injection of drug and vehicle.
  • the femoral artery is cannulated with the blood pressure gel catheter of the transmitter.
  • the ECG leads are attached to the thoracic muscle in the Lead Il position (upper right/above heart - white lead and lower left/below heart - red lead). The leads are secured with sutures. All surgical areas are covered with gauze moistened with 0.9% saline. Saline
  • Rodent models of ventricular arrhythmias, in both acute cardioversion and prevention paradigms have been employed in testing potential therapeutics for both atrial and ventricular arrhythmias in humans.
  • Cardiac ischemia leading to myocardial infarction is a common cause of morbidity and mortality.
  • the ability of a compound to prevent ischemia-induced ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation is an accepted model for determining the efficacy of a compound in a clinical setting for both atrial and ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation.
  • Anaesthesia is first induced by pentobarbital (i.p.), and maintained by an i.v. bolus infusion.
  • mice Male SD rats have their trachea cannulated for artificial ventilation with room air at a stroke volume of 10 mL/Kg, 60 strokes/minute.
  • the right femoral artery and vein are cannulated with PE50 tubing for mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) recording and intravenous administration of compounds, respectively.
  • MAP mean arterial blood pressure
  • the chest is opened between the 4 th and 5 th ribs to create a 1.5 cm opening such that the heart is visible.
  • Each rat is placed on a notched platform and metal restraints are hooked onto the rib cage opening the chest cavity.
  • a suture needle is used to penetrate the ventricle just under the lifted atrium and exited the ventricle in a downward diagonal direction so that a >30% to ⁇ 50% occlusion zone (OZ) would be obtained.
  • the exit position is -0.5 cm below where the aorta connects to the left ventricle.
  • the suture is tightened such that a loose loop (occluder) is formed around a branch of the artery.
  • the chest is then closed with the end of the occluder accessible outside of the chest.
  • Electrodes are placed in the Lead Il position (right atrium to apex) for ECG measurement as follows: one electrode inserted into the right forepaw and the other electrode inserted into the left hind paw.
  • the body temperature, MAP, ECG, and heart rate are constantly recorded throughout the experiment. Once the critical parameters has stabilized, a 1-2 minute recording is taken to establish the baseline values. Infusion of a compound of the invention or control substance is initiated once baseline values are established. After a 5-minute infusion of compound or control, the suture is pulled tight to ligate the LCA and create ischemia in the left ventricle. The critical parameters are recorded continuously for 20 minutes after ligation, unless the MAP reached the critical level of 20-30 mmHg for at least 3 minutes, in which case the recording is stopped because the animal would be declared deceased and is then sacrificed. The ability of compounds of the invention to prevent arrhythmias and sustain near-normal MAP and HR is scored and compared to control.
  • BPH Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
  • Dogs are dosed orally with compounds of the present invention at oral doses of between 0 mg/Kg and 100 mg/Kg for a period of 4 weeks.
  • a control group received placebo.
  • the animals are sacrificed and the prostate glands dissected out, dabbed dry and then weighed.
  • BIOLOGICAL EXAMPLE 7 In Vivo Assay for Antihypercholesterlemia Efficacy and Antiatherosclerotic Efficacy
  • Dogs have cardiovascular systems similar to that of humans, making them ideal for studying the effects of medicinal compounds designed to treat cardiovascular disorders.
  • Dogs are dosed orally at a range of 0 mg/Kg to 100 mg/Kg daily with compounds of the present invention for a period of 2- 4 weeks. After 2 and 4 weeks the animals are bled and their serum collected for total cholesterol analysis and compared to the animals dosed with vehicle alone (0 mg/Kg). The measurement of cholesterol is one of the most common tests performed in the clinical laboratory setting. Simple fluorometric methods for the sensitive quantitation of total cholesterol in plasma or serum are commonly used. In one assay, cholesteryl esters in the sample are first hydrolyzed by cholesterol esterase. All cholesterol, whether previously esterified or existing free in the circulation, is then oxidized by cholesterol oxidase to the corresponding ketone and hydrogen peroxide.
  • ADHP (10-acetyl-3,7-dihydroxyphenoxazine) is utilized as a highly sensitive and stable probe for hydrogen peroxide.
  • Horseradish peroxidase catalyzes the reaction of ADHP with hydrogen peroxide to yield the highly fluorescent product resorufin, which can be monitored using excitation wavelengths of 565-580 nm and emission wavelengths of 585-595 nm.
  • BIOLOGICAL EXAMPLE 8 In Vivo Assay for Treatment of Pruritis
  • the compounds of the invention can be evaluated for their activity as antipruritic agents by in vivo test using rodent models.
  • One established model for peripherally elicited pruritus is through the injection of serotonin into the rostral back area (neck) in hairless rats.
  • a dose of a compound of the present invention Prior to serotonin injections (e.g., 2 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ l_), a dose of a compound of the present invention can be applied systemically through oral, intravenous or intraperitoneal routes or topically to a circular area fixed diameter (e.g. 18 mm). Following dosing, the serotonin injections are given in the area of the topical dosing. After serotonin injection the animal behaviour is monitored by video recording for 20 min-1.5 h, and the number of scratches in this time compared to vehicle treated animals. Thus, application of a compound of the current invention could suppress seroton

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La présente invention concerne des composés de formule (I), pour laquelle n, R1, R2, R3, R4 et R5 sont tels que définis dans ce document, sous la forme de leurs stéréoisomères, énantiomères ou tautomères ou de leurs mélanges ; ou leurs sels, solvates ou promédicaments acceptables sur le plan pharmaceutique et leur utilisation pour le traitement et/ou la prévention de maladies ou d'affections associées aux canaux à sodium, comme la douleur.
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