| abstract |
Disclosed is a 6-mercapto-cyclodextrin derivative having general formula (I) wherein m is 0-7 and n is 1-8 and m+n=7 or 8; R is (C1-6)alkylene, optionally substituted with 1-3 OH groups, or (CH2)o-phenylene-(CH2)p-; o and p are independently 0-4; X is COOH, CONHR1, NHCOR2, SO2OH, PO(OH)2, O(CH2-CH2-O)q-H, OH or tetrazol-5-yl; R1 is H or (C1-3)alkyl; R2 is carboxyphenyl; q is 1-3; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The 6-mercaptocyclodextrin derivative is highly suitable for use in the reversal of drug-induced neuromuscular block. |