Synthesis and Pharmacological Properties of 1-(6-Aminohexylamino)-1-Phenylcyclohexyl Dihydrochloride (IEM-2062) as Compared with Memantine

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1-(6-Aminohexylamino)-1-phenylcyclohexyl dihydrochloride (IEM-2062) had significantly greater antihypoxic, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, and analgesic activity than memantine and similar antiparkinsonism activity as memantine; it had low toxicity and was safer for use. IEM-2062 produced significant pharmacological effects in the dose range 0.3 – 3 mg/kg.