UT Physicians-Neurology 6410 Fannin St SUITE 1014, Houston 77030 Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center 6411 Fannin St, Houston 77030 UT Physicians-Neurology 6410 Fannin St SUITE 1014, Houston 77030 Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center 6411 Fannin St, Houston 77030
Education:
Medical Schools University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Graduated: 1962
Lactam And Thiolactam Derivatives As Anesthetic And Conscious Sedation Agents
US Patent:
6680331, Jan 20, 2004
Filed:
Jul 16, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/907547
Inventors:
James A. Ferrendelli - Houston TX Douglas F. Covey - Ballwin MO
Assignee:
Board of Regents, The University of Texas System - Austin TX Washington University - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
A61K 3140
US Classification:
514327, 514424
Abstract:
This invention relates to lactam and thiolactam derivatives having useful anesthetic and conscious sedation activity. Particularly useful compounds include the diethyl lactams such as 3,3-diethyl-2-pyrrolidinone. Methods for using these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are provided.