Patent classifications
C07J41/0044
Neuroactive steroids and their methods of use
Provided herein is a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.19, R.sup.5, R.sup.3a, R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.6a, R.sup.6b, R.sup.7a, R.sup.7b, R.sup.11a, R.sup.11b, R.sup.12a, R.sup.12b, R.sup.18, R.sup.D, and q are defined herein. L is selected from the group consisting of: wherein A indicates the point of attachment at C17 and wherein X is selected from the group consisting of C(O)N(R.sup.55a)(R.sup.55b), N(R.sup.55a)(R.sup.55b), N(R.sup.55b)C(O)(R.sup.55a), and R.sup.55C wherein R.sup.55c is carbon-bound substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl or substituted or unsubstituted aryl. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds, e.g., in the treatment of CNS-related disorders. ##STR00001##