METHOD OF ADMINISTERING AN IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVE TO OBTAIN ANALGESIA

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for obtaining analgesia by administering 3-[1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-ethyl]-indan-5-ol, its enantiomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester or salt thereof to a mammal intraspinally. 3-[1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-ethyl]-indan-5-ol, its enantiomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester or salt thereof can be administered intraspinally to a mammal obtaining analgesia without side-effects, such as sedation. The present invention also relates to a method for using the drug as an adjunct to anaesthesia by administering it intraspinally.