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The invention relates to the use of an NK-1 receptor antagonist, optionally in combination with a magnesium salt, for the treatment and/or prevention of brain, spinal or nerve injury, wherein said NK-l receptor antagonist is a compound of the general formula (I) wherein the meanings of R, R1, R2, R2, R3, R4 are explained in the specification and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and the prodrugs thereof either alone or in combination with a magnesium salt. Exemplified is the use of N-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)-N-methyl-6-( 4-methyl-piperazin-l-yl)-4-o-tolyl-nicotinamide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more such NK-l receptor antagonists, optionally in combination with a magnesium salt, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for the treatment and/or prevention of brain, spinal or nerve injury.