IP Library Patent Application 18432949
Patent Application
App. No. 18/432,949

D-AMPHETAMINE COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME

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18/432,949
Abstract

Discloses are d-amphetamine compounds and compositions comprising at least on organic acid covalently bound to d-amphetamine, having the structure of Formula I, a salt thereof, a derivative thereof, or a combination thereof. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.

Claims (89)

1 . A method of treating a patient having a disorder or condition requiring stimulation of the central nervous system, of treating a patient having a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by controlling, preventing, limiting, or inhibiting neurotransmitter uptake, or treating a patient having a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by increasing neurotransmitter concentrations in the synapse, the method comprising the step of administering to the patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising:

a compound having the structure of Formula I:

where X is selected from the group consisting of esters, carboxylic acids, amino acids, amino acid residues, amides, and derivatives thereof, and

Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkyl, alkynyl, aryl, substituted aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocycle;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

X is A-COO—R;

where A is either absent or, when present, is selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol; and

where R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein A is absent, Y is hydrogen, and the compound has the structure of formula IA:

where R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

X is A-CO—NR 1 R 2 ;

where A is either absent or, when present, is selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol; and

R 1 and R 2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound is selected from the following:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable salt is selected from the group consisting of an acetate, L-aspartate, besylate, bicarbonate, carbonate, D-camsylate, L-camsylate, citrate, edisylate, formate, fumarate, gluconate, hydrobromide/bromide, hydrochloride/chloride, D-lactate, L-lactate, D,L-lactate, D,L-malate, L-malate, mesylate, pamoate, phosphate, succinate, sulfate, bisulfate, D-tartrate, L-tartrate, D,L-tartrate, meso-tartrate, benzoate, gluceptate, D-glucuronate, hybenzate, isethionate, malonate, methylsulfate, 2-napsylate, nicotinate, nitrate, orotate, stearate, tosylate, thiocyanate, acefyllinate, aceturate, aminosalicylate, ascorbate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphocarbonate, decanoate, hexanoate, cholate, cypionate, dichloroacetate, edentate, ethyl sulfate, furate, fusidate, galactarate, galacturonate, gallate, gentisate, glutamate, glutarate, glycerophosphate, heptanoate, hydroxybenzoate, hippurate, phenylpropionate, iodide, xinafoate, lactobionate, laurate, maleate, mandelate, methanesulfonate, myristate, napadisilate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, picrate, pivalate, propionate, pyrophosphate, salicylate, salicylsulfate, sulfosalicylate, tannate, terephthalate, thiosalicylate, tribrophenate, valerate, valproate, adipate, 4-acetamidobenzoate, camsylate, octanoate, estolate, esylate, glycolate, thiocyanate, undecylenate, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, lithium, cholinate, lysinium, ammonium, troethamine, and a mixture thereof.

7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated for oral administration in a dosage form selected from the group consisting of: solid form, a tablet, a capsule, a caplet, a soft gel, a suppository, a troche, a lozenge, an oral powder, a solution, a syrup, an oral film, a thin strip, a slurry, an emulsion, an elixir, and a suspension.

8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound having a structure of Formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in the amount per unit dose of between about 0.1 and about 2000 mg per unit dose.

9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises one or more additional pharmacological substance selected from the group consisting of stimulants, anti-depressants, combinations thereof, and prodrugs thereof.

10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition further comprises one or more of methylphenidate, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, baclofen, clonidine, desipramine, dihydrotetrabenazine, guanfacine, haloperidol, levetiracetam, mecamylamine, etoclopramide, olanzapine, ondansetron, pergolide, pimozide, pramipexole, risperidone, selegiline, sulpiride, tetrabenazine, topiramate, ziprasidone, or one or more of additional amphetamine, or any combination thereof.

11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the one or more additional amphetamine is unconjugated amphetamine, a conjugate of amphetamine, a prodrug of amphetamine, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.

12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the isomer of unconjugated amphetamine is unconjugated d-amphetamine.

13 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the methylphenidate is unconjugated methylphenidate, a conjugate of methylphenidate, a prodrug of methylphenidate, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.

14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the isomer of unconjugated methylphenidate is unconjugated d-methylphenidate.

15 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the conjugate of methylphenidate is serdexmethylphenidate.

16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the disease or condition is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, autism, Asperger's disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, sleep disorder, obesity, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, narcolepsy, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Tourette syndrome, nervous tics, substance use disorder, lethargy, depression, neural insult or obesity.

17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein disease or condition is attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises administering to the patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of one or more of: methylphenidate, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, baclofen, clonidine, desipramine, dihydrotetrabenazine, guanfacine, haloperidol, levetiracetam, mecamylamine, etoclopramide, olanzapine, ondansetron, pergolide, pimozide, pramipexole, risperidone, selegiline, sulpiride, tetrabenazine, topiramate, ziprasidone, or one or more of additional amphetamine, or any combination thereof.

19 . A method of treating a patient having a disorder or condition requiring stimulation of the central nervous system, of treating a patient having a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by controlling, preventing, limiting, or inhibiting neurotransmitter uptake, or treating a patient having a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by increasing neurotransmitter concentrations in the synapse, the method comprising the step of administering to the patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising:

a compound has the structure of Formula IB

where X is selected from the group consisting of esters, carboxylic acids, amino acids, amino acid residues, amides, and derivatives thereof, wherein X is located at the C-2 or C-4 position of the pyridine ring or X is located at two or more of the C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, or C-6 positions of the pyridine ring, and

Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkyl, alkynyl, aryl, substituted aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocycle;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound.

20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the compound having the structure of Formula IB has the structure of:

wherein

R, R 1 , or R 2 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

21 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the the compound having the structure of Formula IB has the structure of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

22 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable salt is selected from the group consisting of an acetate, L-aspartate, besylate, bicarbonate, carbonate, D-camsylate, L-camsylate, citrate, edisylate, formate, fumarate, gluconate, hydrobromide/bromide, hydrochloride/chloride, D-lactate, L-lactate, D,L-lactate, D,L-malate, L-malate, mesylate, pamoate, phosphate, succinate, sulfate, bisulfate, D-tartrate, L-tartrate, D,L-tartrate, meso-tartrate, benzoate, gluceptate, D-glucuronate, hybenzate, isethionate, malonate, methylsulfate, 2-napsylate, nicotinate, nitrate, orotate, stearate, tosylate, thiocyanate, acefyllinate, aceturate, aminosalicylate, ascorbate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphocarbonate, decanoate, hexanoate, cholate, cypionate, dichloroacetate, edentate, ethyl sulfate, furate, fusidate, galactarate, galacturonate, gallate, gentisate, glutamate, glutarate, glycerophosphate, heptanoate, hydroxybenzoate, hippurate, phenylpropionate, iodide, xinafoate, lactobionate, laurate, maleate, mandelate, methanesulfonate, myristate, napadisilate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, picrate, pivalate, propionate, pyrophosphate, salicylate, salicylsulfate, sulfosalicylate, tannate, terephthalate, thiosalicylate, tribrophenate, valerate, valproate, adipate, 4-acetamidobenzoate, camsylate, octanoate, estolate, esylate, glycolate, thiocyanate, undecylenate, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, lithium, cholinate, lysinium, ammonium, troethamine, and a mixture thereof.

23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated for oral administration in a dosage form selected from the group consisting of: solid form, a tablet, a capsule, a caplet, a soft gel, a suppository, a troche, a lozenge, an oral powder, a solution, a syrup, an oral film, a thin strip, a slurry, an emulsion, an elixir, and a suspension.

24 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the compound having a structure of Formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in the amount per unit dose of between about 0.1 and about 2000 mg per unit dose.

25 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises one or more additional pharmacological substance selected from the group consisting of stimulants, anti-depressants, combinations thereof, and prodrugs thereof.

26 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition further comprises one or more of methylphenidate, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, baclofen, clonidine, desipramine, dihydrotetrabenazine, guanfacine, haloperidol, levetiracetam, mecamylamine, etoclopramide, olanzapine, ondansetron, pergolide, pimozide, pramipexole, risperidone, selegiline, sulpiride, tetrabenazine, topiramate, ziprasidone, or one or more of additional amphetamine, or any combination thereof.

27 . The method of claim 26 , wherein the one or more additional amphetamine is unconjugated amphetamine, a conjugate of amphetamine, a prodrug of amphetamine, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.

28 . The method of claim 27 , wherein the isomer of unconjugated amphetamine is unconjugated d-amphetamine.

29 . The method of claim 26 , wherein the methylphenidate is unconjugated methylphenidate, a conjugate of methylphenidate, a prodrug of methylphenidate, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.

30 . The method of claim 29 , wherein the isomer of unconjugated methylphenidate is unconjugated d-methylphenidate.

31 . The method of claim 30 , wherein the conjugate of methylphenidate is serdexmethylphenidate.

32 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the disease or condition is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, autism, Asperger's disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, sleep disorder, obesity, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, narcolepsy, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Tourette syndrome, nervous tics, substance use disorder, lethargy, depression, neural insult or obesity.

33 . The method of claim 32 , wherein disease or condition is attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

34 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the method further comprises administering to the patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of one or more of: methylphenidate, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, baclofen, clonidine, desipramine, dihydrotetrabenazine, guanfacine, haloperidol, levetiracetam, mecamylamine, etoclopramide, olanzapine, ondansetron, pergolide, pimozide, pramipexole, risperidone, selegiline, sulpiride, tetrabenazine, topiramate, ziprasidone, or one or more of additional amphetamine, or any combination thereof.

35 . A method of treating a patient having a disorder or condition requiring stimulation of the central nervous system, of treating a patient having a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by controlling, preventing, limiting, or inhibiting neurotransmitter uptake, or treating a patient having a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by increasing neurotransmitter concentrations in the synapse, the method comprising the step of administering to the patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising:

a compound having the structure of Formula IC:

where X is selected from the group consisting of esters, carboxylic acids, amino acids, amino acid residues, amides, and derivatives thereof, wherein when X is an amide, at least one amide substituent is hydrogen, or at least one amide substituent comprises at least two carbons, and Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkyl, alkynyl, aryl, substituted aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocycle;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

36 . The method of claim 35 , wherein:

X is A-COO—R;

where A is either absent or, when present, is selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol; and

where R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

37 . The method of claim 36 , wherein the compound of Formula IC is a compound where A is absent, Y is hydrogen, and the compound has the structure of formula IC:

where R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol.

38 . The method of claim 35 , wherein:

X is A-CO—NR 1 R 2 ;

where A is either absent or, when present, is selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol; and

at least one of R 1 and R 2 is hydrogen, or at least one of R 1 and R 2 comprises at least two carbons, wherein if R 1 is hydrogen or comprises at least two carbons and R 2 is selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol;

wherein if R 2 is hydrogen or comprises at least two carbons and R 1 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkenylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, alkylammonium, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylthio, alkynyl, alkynylaminocarbonyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkenyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, arylalkynyl, arylamino, arylaminocarbonyl, arylammonium, arylazo, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonyloxy, arylcycloalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxyalkyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfinylalkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonylamino, arylthio, arylthioalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkynyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkenyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylamino, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryloxo, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylsulfinyl, heteroarylsulfonyl, heteroarylthio, polycycloalkenyl, polycycloalkenylalkyl, polycycloalkyl, polycycloalkylalkyl, and polyethylene glycol;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

39 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the compound having a structure of Formula IC is selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

40 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable salt is selected from the group consisting of an acetate, L-aspartate, besylate, bicarbonate, carbonate, D-camsylate, L-camsylate, citrate, edisylate, formate, fumarate, gluconate, hydrobromide/bromide, hydrochloride/chloride, D-lactate, L-lactate, D,L-lactate, D,L-malate, L-malate, mesylate, pamoate, phosphate, succinate, sulfate, bisulfate, D-tartrate, L-tartrate, D,L-tartrate, meso-tartrate, benzoate, gluceptate, D-glucuronate, hybenzate, isethionate, malonate, methylsulfate, 2-napsylate, nicotinate, nitrate, orotate, stearate, tosylate, thiocyanate, acefyllinate, aceturate, aminosalicylate, ascorbate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphocarbonate, decanoate, hexanoate, cholate, cypionate, dichloroacetate, edentate, ethyl sulfate, furate, fusidate, galactarate, galacturonate, gallate, gentisate, glutamate, glutarate, glycerophosphate, heptanoate, hydroxybenzoate, hippurate, phenylpropionate, iodide, xinafoate, lactobionate, laurate, maleate, mandelate, methanesulfonate, myristate, napadisilate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, picrate, pivalate, propionate, pyrophosphate, salicylate, salicylsulfate, sulfosalicylate, tannate, terephthalate, thiosalicylate, tribrophenate, valerate, valproate, adipate, 4-acetamidobenzoate, camsylate, octanoate, estolate, esylate, glycolate, thiocyanate, undecylenate, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, lithium, cholinate, lysinium, ammonium, troethamine, and a mixture thereof.

41 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated for oral administration in a dosage form selected from the group consisting of: solid form, a tablet, a capsule, a caplet, a soft gel, a suppository, a troche, a lozenge, an oral powder, a solution, a syrup, an oral film, a thin strip, a slurry, an emulsion, an elixir, and a suspension.

42 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the compound having a structure of Formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in the amount per unit dose of between about 0.1 and about 2000 mg per unit dose.

43 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises one or more additional pharmacological substance selected from the group consisting of stimulants, anti-depressants, combinations thereof, and prodrugs thereof.

44 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition further comprises one or more of methylphenidate, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, baclofen, clonidine, desipramine, dihydrotetrabenazine, guanfacine, haloperidol, levetiracetam, mecamylamine, etoclopramide, olanzapine, ondansetron, pergolide, pimozide, pramipexole, risperidone, selegiline, sulpiride, tetrabenazine, topiramate, ziprasidone, or one or more of additional amphetamine, or any combination thereof.

45 . The method of claim 44 , wherein the one or more additional amphetamine is unconjugated amphetamine, a conjugate of amphetamine, a prodrug of amphetamine, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.

46 . The method of claim 45 , wherein the isomer of unconjugated amphetamine is unconjugated d-amphetamine.

47 . The method of claim 44 , wherein the methylphenidate is unconjugated methylphenidate, a conjugate of methylphenidate, a prodrug of methylphenidate, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.

48 . The method of claim 47 , wherein the isomer of unconjugated methylphenidate is unconjugated d-methylphenidate.

49 . The method of claim 47 , wherein the conjugate of methylphenidate is serdexmethylphenidate.

50 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the disease or condition is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, autism, Asperger's disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, sleep disorder, obesity, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, narcolepsy, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Tourette syndrome, nervous tics, substance use disorder, lethargy, depression, neural insult or obesity.

51 . The method of claim 50 , wherein disease or condition is attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

52 . The method of claim 35 , wherein the method further comprises administering to the patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of one or more of: methylphenidate, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, baclofen, clonidine, desipramine, dihydrotetrabenazine, guanfacine, haloperidol, levetiracetam, mecamylamine, etoclopramide, olanzapine, ondansetron, pergolide, pimozide, pramipexole, risperidone, selegiline, sulpiride, tetrabenazine, topiramate, ziprasidone, or one or more of additional amphetamine, or any combination thereof.

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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 13, 2026
From: ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC
To: ZEVRA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 8, 2024
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From: GUENTHER, SVEN; CHI, GUOCHEN; MICKLE, TRAVIS
To: KEMPHARM, INC.
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