PCT No. PCT/EP94/02649 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 19, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 19, 1996 PCT Filed Aug. 10, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/05175 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 23, 1995The NMDA-antagonistic effect of flupirtine permits the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of cerebral ischemia, neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain and bone marrow damage, and other illnesses.