MONOAMINE RE-UPTAKE INHIBITORS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO

摘要

Monoamine re-uptake inhibitors and more specifically serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors are disclosed that have utility in the treatment of disorders of the central or peripheral nervous system in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure (I) wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, m, n, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and solvates thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for inhibiting monoamine re-uptake in a subject in need thereof.