8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines
of general structure I in which A is CH2OH, CH2NH2,
NHSO2CH3,
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and Y is O, S or
NOH are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives
and anti-addiction medications.
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8-Carboxamides, thiocarboxamides, hydroxyamidines and formamides are preferred.