TRICYCLIC MONOSACCHARIDE DERIVATIVE USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE ISCHAMIC-INDUCED NEURODEGENERATIONS

摘要

Anticonvulsant compounds of the general formula I:where X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as herein defined; are useful in treating acute ischemia-induced neurodegeneration, such as occurs during and after stroke, head trauma, spinal injury, non-fatal cardiac arrest, or major surgical procedures. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I as well as methods for their use are disclosed.