BENZENESULFONAMIDE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE

摘要

The invention relates to azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, and hexahydroazepinyl compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, or solvates thereof, wherein R<SUP>1</SUP>-R<SUP>3</SUP> and Z are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use compounds of Formula I to treat, prevent or ameliorate a disorder responsive to the blockade of calcium channels, and particularly N-type calcium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.