An embodiment relates to a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligand, a therapeutically suitable salt, prodrug, or a metabolite thereof, for the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, and methods of use thereof. Another embodiment is a method of administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligand, a therapeutically suitable salt, prodrug, or a metabolite thereof, to a mammal in need thereof.
