Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is --NH, oxygen, N-loweralkyl, or N-arylloweralkyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylloweralkyl, loweralkylene, haloloweralkyl, heteroaryl selected from the group consisting of thienyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl and pyridinyl; heteroarylloweralkyl, heterocyclic selected from piperidinyl, piperazinyl, pyrrolidinyl; or heterocyclicloweralkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl; R.sub.3 is loweralkyl or arylloweralkyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkenyl, loweralkynyl, arylloweralkyl, formyl, loweralkylcarbonyl, arylloweralkylcarbonyl or loweralkoxycarbonyl; Y is hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkoxy, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, and where applicable, the geometric and optical isomers and racemic mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.6, X and Y are as defined in the specification, which are useful for the treatment of various memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit and thus may be indicated in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines of the formula ##STR1## where Ar and R.sub.1 are as defined in the specification, which are useful as serotonin reuptake inhibitors and as such may be useful for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, stuttering and trichotillomania.

Abstract: Novel thienobenzoxepins and naphthothiophenes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of alleviating pain utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel 4-phenyl-1,3-benzodiazepines and 2-amino-.alpha.-phenylphenethylamines, novel intermediates thereof, and methods of preparing same are described. These benzodiazepines are useful as antidepressants, analgetics and anticonvulsants. The 2-amino-.alpha.-phenylphenethylamines are useful as anticonvulsant and neuroprotective agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to 6,7-dihydro-3-phenyl-1,2-benzisoxazol-4(5H)-ones and -ols of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## or loweralkyl; Y is hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, trifluoromethyl, nitro or amino; R is H when the bond between the oxygen atom and the carbon atom in question is a single bond; otherwise the dotted line signifies part of a double bond to the oxygen atom; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or arylloweralkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl or arylloweralkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 taken together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted heterocycle selected from the group consisting of piperidinyl, pyrtolidinyl, morpholinyl, imidazol-1-yl, 1-piperazinyl, said substituents being hydrogen or loweralkyl; 4-substituted-1-piperazinyl of the formula where R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyridinylamino-1H-indoles, 1H-indazoles, 2H-indazoles, benzo[b]thiophenes and 1,2-benzisothiazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S, N or NR.sub.2 ;Y is CH, N or NR.sub.2 ;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkynyl, loweralkenyl, arylloweralkyl, loweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, arylloweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, aminoloweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkoxycarbonyl or acyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halogen; andn is 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit such as the type associated with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders.

Abstract: Novel oxolabdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula depicted below, ##STR1## where the parameters m, n, p, q, X and R are as defined in the specification, as being useful as antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula below, ##STR1## where the parameters R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined in the specification, which compounds are useful for alleviating various memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is --O--, --S-- or --NH--;Y is hydrogen, halogen and loweralkoxy;p is 1 or 2;n is 2, 3 or 4;R is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, amino, loweralkylamino, nitro, loweralkylthio, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, trifluoromethyl, ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, carboxyl, loweralkylamino, nitro, loweralkylthio, cyano, and trifluoromethyl;m is 1 or 2; a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof and, where applicable the geometric and optical isomers and racemic mixtures thereof.The compounds and compositions of this invention are useful as antipsychotic agents, as 5-HT.sub.3 receptor antagonists and as inhibitors of the reuptake of serotonin.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds having the formula, ##STR1## wherein, m is an integer of 0-3;n is an integer of 1-4;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylloweralkyl, aryl, naphthyl, furyl, thienyl, pyridinyl or pyrrolyl;each R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl or aryllowralkyl, or alternatively R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 taken together form a methylene or ethylene bridge;X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, formyl, loweralkoxycarbonyl, arylcarbonyl,--SH, loweralkylthio,--NHCOR.sub.4 or--NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, R.sub.4 being hydrogen or loweralkyl, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 being independently hydrogen, loweralkyl or cycloalkyl;Y is CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH, O, S or NR.sub.7, R.sub.7 being hydrogen, loweralkyl or arylloweralkyl;with the proviso that the number of said methylene or ethylene bridge shall not exceed 1 and that when Y is CH.sub.2, one and only one combination of R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula below, ##STR1## where the parameters R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined in the specification, which compounds are useful for alleviating various memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Novel 2-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-ones and related compounds, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating psychoses employing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel 2-(3-phenylpropyl)hydrazines, intermediates in and processes for the preparation thereof, and a method of treating personality disorders utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula, ##STR1## where n is 0, 1 or 2; A is ##STR2## where X in each occurrence is independently hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, hydroxy, nitro, loweralkoxy, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl or methylthio; Y in each occurrence is independently hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, hydroxy, nitro, loweralkoxy, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl or methylthio; m is 1 or 2; k is 1 or 2; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, ##STR3## or aryl except that when R.sub.1 is ##STR4## or aryl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, or alternatively R.sub.1 +R.sub.2 taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopentane, cyclohexane, cycloheptane, pyran, thiopyran, indan or piperidine ring; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl, or alternatively R.sub.3 +R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyridinylamino-1H-indoles, 1H-indazoles, 2H-indazoles, benzo[b]thiophenes and 1,2-benzisothiazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S, N or NR.sub.2 ;Y is CH, N or NR.sub.2 ;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkynyl, loweralkenyl, arylloweralkyl, loweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, arylloweralkoxycarbonylaminoloweralkylcarbonyl, aminoloweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkoxycarbonyl or acyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halogen; andn is 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of memory dysfunctions characterized by a cholinergic deficit such as the type associated with Alzhemier's disease and other memory disorders.

Abstract: Novel naphtho[2,3-b]thiophen-9(4H)-ones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is loweralkyl or arylloweralkyl; X and Y are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, halogen, loweralkoxy, or trifluoromethyl; W is CH.sub.2, CHOH, or C.dbd.O; n is 1 or 2; an optical isomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of alleviating pain utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel benzisothiazole- and benzisoxazole-3-carboxamides, processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating psychoses utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: There are described compounds of the formula ##STR1## where n is 0 or 1;X is O or NR.sub.2, R.sub.2 being hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl;R is hydrogen, loweralkyl, arylloweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl; andR.sub.1 is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl; m is 1 or 2; each R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen or loweralkyl; and Y is hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy or trifluoromethyl;which compounds are useful as topical antiinflammatory agents for the treatment of various dematoses.