AMPA AND NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

摘要

The invention provides methods for treating, preventing, and delaying the onset of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Pick's disease, and the like), dementia, mild cognitive impairments, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and pain (e.g., neuropathic pain, headaches, and the like) by administering therapeutically effective amounts of AMPA receptor antagonists and NMDA receptor antagonists to patients in need thereof. The invention also provides combinations, kits, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of AMPA receptor antagonists and NMDA receptor antagonists. Exemplary AMPA receptor antagonists include 1,2-dihydropyridine compounds, such as 3-(2-cyanophenyl)-5-(2-pyridyl)-1-phenyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one. Exemplary NMDA receptor antagonists include adamantane compounds, such as memantine.