PRODRUGS OF PYRIDONE AMIDES USEFUL AS MODULATORS OF SODIUM CHANNELS.

摘要

The invention relates to prodrug compounds of formula I: wherein R2, R3, R5, R7 and X are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders, including pain. The compounds of formula I possess advantageous solubility and physicochemical properties.