Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity. Further, there is provided tetrahydro-beta-carboline related compounds which are useful intermediates and have beneficial central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related compounds. Such compounds are particularly useful for the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity. Further, there is provided tetrahydro-beta-carboline related compounds which are useful intermediates and have beneficial central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related compounds. Such compounds are particularly useful for the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity. Further, there is provided tetrahydro-beta-carboline related compounds which are useful intermediates and have beneficial central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related compounds. Such compounds are particularly useful for the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a condition associated with muscarinic receptor modulation using a 3-?4-(butylthio)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl!-1-azabicyclo-?2.2.2!octane transdermal formulation. The invention provides desired transdermal 3-?4-(butylthio)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl!-1-azabicyclo?2.2.2!octane patch formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating anxiety in humans using compounds which modulate a muscarinic receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating anxiety in humans using azacyclic or azabicyclic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active heterocyclic compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating diseases in the central nervous system caused by malfunctioning of the muscarinic cholinergic system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azacyclic or azabicyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating diseases in the central nervous system caused by malfunctioning of the muscarinic cholinergic system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azacyclic or azabicyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating diseases in the central nervous system caused by malfunctioning of the muscarinic cholinergic system.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno -?2,3-b!?1,5!benzodiazepine, or an acid salt thereof, has pharmaceutical properties, and is of particular use in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of cerebral focal ischemia which comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having activity as a leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonist.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno-?2,3-b!?1,5!benzodiazepine, or an acid salt thereof, has pharmaceutical properties, and is of particular use in the treatment of disorders relating to the use of psychoactive substances.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno-?2,3-b!?1,5!benzodiazepine, or an acid salt thereof, has pharmaceutical properties, and is of particular use in the treatment of mental disorders.

Abstract: A method of protecting a warm-blooded mammal from the progression of Alzheimer's disease, which comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of general formula. ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group;L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 each independently represents a bond or an unbranched (1-4C) alkylene group, which alkylene group may optionally bear a (1-4C) alkyl, phenyl or phenyl (1-2C) alkyl substituent;one of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 represents NR.sup.3 and the other represents O, S or NR.sup.3, in which R.sup.3 represent hydrogen, hydroxyl, (1-4C) alkoxy, (1-4C) alkyl or di (1-4C) alkylamino;Z represents O or S; andR.sup.2 represents (3-8C) cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, and optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group, or together with L.sup.2, (1-10C) alkyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A series of hetero-oxy alkanamines are effective pharmaceuticals for the treatment of conditions related to or affected by the reuptake of serotonin and by the serotonin 1.sub.A receptor. The compounds are particularly useful for alleviating the symptoms of nicotine and tobacco withdrawal, and for the treatment of depression and other conditions for which serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making intermediates useful for preparing therapeutically active azacyclic or azabicyclic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates a method for treating anxiety using azacyclic and azabicyclic oxadiazole compounds.

Abstract: Tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity are enclosed.

Abstract: 6-heterocyclic-4-amino-1,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenz-?cd!indoles are provided which are useful in modifying the function of serotonin in mammals.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating fungal dermatitis comprising administering an effective amount of 2-Methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno?2,3-b!?1,5!benzodiazepine to a patient in need thereof.