#$%^&*AU2013203824A120131003.pdf#####- 106 Abstract The invention relates to substituted pyridine and pyrimidine compounds of 5 Formula I: Als ,A2 N R1 R2a R2b and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein R1 , R2a, R2', A', A2, X, and Z are defined as set forth in the specification. 10 The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat a disorder responsive to the blockade of sodium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.