Selective opioid compounds
AssigneeAlkermes, Inc.
InventorsDerrick Arnelle, Daniel Deaver, Reginald L. Dean, III, Mark Todtenkopf
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AssigneeAlkermes, Inc.
InventorsDerrick Arnelle, Daniel Deaver, Reginald L. Dean, III, Mark Todtenkopf
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The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I or II, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which relates to mophinan compounds useful as μ, δ and/or κ receptor opioid compounds and pharmaceuticals containing same that may be useful for mediating analgesia, combating drug addiction, alcohol addiction, drug overdose, mental illness, bladder dysfunctions, neurogenic bladder, interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, premature ejaculation, inflammatory pain, peripherally mediated and neuropathic pain, cough, lung edema, diarrhea, cardiac disorders, cardioprotection, depression, and cognitive, respiratory, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome and gastro-intestinal disorders, immunomodulation, and anti-tumor agents.
A method of treating a condition or disease associated with binding opioid receptors in a patient in need thereof, wherein the condition or disease is pain, gastrointestinal dysfunction, or ileus, comprising the step of:
The method of treating a side effect associated with an opioid, wherein the side effect is selected from the group consisting of constipation, opioid-induced bowel dysfunction, nausea, vomiting, and combinations thereof, comprising the step of:
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