title: 6-Alkoxy-N,N-disubstituted-2-pyridinamines as anticonvulsant agents.
abstract: The anticonvulsant effect of a series of 6-alkoxy-N,N-disubstituted-2-pyridinamines is described. An investigation was carried out to optimize the activity/side-effect ratio in this series of compounds. The most desirable profile was seen with 1-[6-(2-methylpropoxy)-2-pyridinyl]piperazine, 6, and this compound was selected for a more complete pharmacological evaluation. Overall, 6 has a pharmacological profile that is very similar to that of diphenylhydantoin (phenytoin). While nearly equipotent to phenytoin, animal studies suggest a fairly short duration of action. In addition, 6 exhibited some troublesome side effects including central nervous system depression and hypothermia.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000633:toxicity; D001259:Ataxia / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D051381:Rats; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants