Abstract: A class of indole-substituted five-membered heteroaromatic compounds are specific agonists of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of clinical conditions, in particular migraine and associated disorders, for which a selective agonist of these receptors is indicated.

Abstract: A class of substituted imidazole, triazole and tetrazole derivatives are selective agonists of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of clinical conditions, in particular migraine and associated disorders, for which a selective agonist of these receptors is indicated.

Abstract: A class of 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-octahydrobenz[f]isoquinoline compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of formula I: ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1 represents hydrocarbon;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen, hydrocarbon, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl, nitro, --OR.sup.x, --SR.sup.x, --NR.sup.x R.sup.y, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.x or together represent methylenedioxy; andR.sup.x and R.sup.y independently represent hydrogen or hydrocarbon.The compounds disclosed herein are selective ligands at sigma recognition sites and are therefore useful in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof: ##STR1## wherein Q is the residue of an optionally substituted azabicyclic ring system;X represents oxa or thia;Y represents H or hydroxy;R.sup.1 represents phenyl or thienyl, either of which groups may be optionally substituted by halo, trifluoromethyl or C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, or C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl;R.sup.2 represents benzyl which may be substituted in the benzyl ring by halo, trifluoromethyl or C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, or C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl; andR.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently represent H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, halo, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trimethylsilyl, --OR.sup.a, SCH.sub.3, SOCH.sub.3, S0.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --NR.sup.a R.sup.b, --NR.sup.a COR.sup.b, --NR.sup.a C0.sub.2 R.sup.b, --C0.sub.2 R.sup.a or --CONR.sup.a R.sup.b ; andR.sup.a and R.sup.b independently represent H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl or trifluoromethyl, are tachykinin receptor antagonists. They and compositions thereof are useful in therapy.

Abstract: 4-Oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline compounds having a 2-acidic group or a group convertible thereto in vivo, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are potent specific antagonists of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. 4-Oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline compounds having a 2-acidic group or a group convertible thereto in vivo, other than carboxy or C.sub.1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, are novel compounds, as also are compounds of formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 represents carboxy or a group convertible thereto in vivo, R.sup.6 is hydrogen and R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 represent C.sub.1-6 alkyl or halogen, provided that R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are not simultaneously chlorine or simultaneously bromine; a process for preparing the novel compounds is described, as also are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds.

Abstract: A class of 2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives, substituted at the 3-position by a range of carbonyl-containing substituents or by a five- or six-membered heteroaromatic moiety, are selective non-competitive antagonists of NMDA receptors and/or are antagonists of AMPA receptors, and are therefore of utility in the treatment of conditions, such as neurodegenerative disorders, convulsions or schizophrenia, which require the administration of an NMDA and/or AMPA antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazines, pyridazines or pyrimidines, or salts or prodrugs thereof, substituted on one of the ring carbon atoms thereof with a non-aromatic azacyclic or azabicyclic ring system; and independently substituted on each of the other ring carbon atoms with a substituent of low lipophilicity or a hydrocarbon substituent; which compounds stimulate central muscarinic acetylcholine receptors and therefore are useful in the treatment of neurological and mental illnesses.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof: ##STR1## wherein Q is the residue of an optionally substituted azabicyclic ring system;the dotted line represents an optional double bond;X represents H, --OH, .dbd.O or halo;R.sup.1 represents H, phenyl or thienyl, which phenyl or thienyl groups may be optionally substituted by halo or trifluoromethyl;R.sup.2 represents phenyl, thienyl or benzyl, any of which groups may be optionally substituted by halo or trifluoromethyl; andR.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently represent H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, halo, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trimethylsilyl, --OR.sup.a, SR.sup.a, SOR.sup.a, SO.sub.2 R.sup.a, --NR.sup.a R.sup.b, --NR.sup.a COR.sup.b, --NR.sup.a CO.sub.2 R.sup.b, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.a or --CONR.sup.a R.sup.b ; andR.sup.a and R.sup.b independently represent H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl or trifluoromethyl, are tachykinin receptor antagonists. They and compositions thereof are useful in therapy.

Abstract: A class of 2,3,4,4a,9,9a-hexahydro-1H-indeno[2,1-c]pyridine and 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,11b-octahydro-1H-benzo[3,4]cyclohepta[1,2-c]pyridine derivatives are selective ligands at sigma recognition sites and are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of psychiatric and/or gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: A class of 4-hydroxy-2(1H)-quinolone derivatives, substituted at the 3-position by an N-linked heteroaromatic ring system, are selective non-competitive antagonists of NMDA receptors and/or are antagonists of AMPA receptors, and are therefore of utility in the treatment of conditions, such as neurodegenerative disorders, convulsions or schizophrenia, which require the administration of an NMDA and or AMPA receptor antagonist.

Abstract: A class of novel oxadiazoles, substituted on one of the ring carbon atoms with a non-aromatic azacyclic or azabicyclic ring and on the other ring carbon atom with a substituent which is convertible in vivo to an amino group, are potent muscarinic agonists, and exhibit improved CNS penetrability and duration of action compared with the corresponding amino compounds. The compounds are therefore useful in the treatment of neurological and mental illnesses.

Abstract: A class of spirocyclic piperidine derivatives are selective ligands at sigma recognition sites and are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The compound (R)-3-[2-(6-chloropyrazin)yl]-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane and its salts behave as M.sub.1, M.sub.3 muscarinic agonists and are useful in the treatment of neurological and mental disorders, preferably in a pharmaceutical formulation comprising the active compound in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compound can be prepared by via methods analogous to those known in the art and a chiral acid resolution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I or a salt or prodrug thereof: ##STR1## wherein the dotted line represents an optional chemical bond in one of the two possible positions;A represents a group of formula II: ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, benzyloxy, hydroxy (C.sub.1-6)alkyl, halogen, amino, cyano, nitro, --CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, in which R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or C.sub.2-6 alkynyl;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl;V represents nitrogen, --CH or --C--; andW represents oxygen, sulphur or --NR.sup.8, in which R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein: the dotted lines represent optional double bonds;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, alkenyl, alkyl, aminoalkyl or hydroxyalkyl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represet hydrogen, hydroxy, fluoro, alkenyl, aryl, alkyl, or alkyl substituted with aryl, amino, hydroxy, carboxy or fluoro; andR.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 independently represent hydrogen, hydrocarbon or a heterocyclic group provided that R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are not simultaneously hydrogen; orR.sup.7 and R.sup.8 and/or R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 may complete a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.4-9 hydrocarbon or heterocyclic ring; which compounds are useful as anticonvulsant agents and in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: Specific N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists are useful in the prevention and treatment of neurodegeneration in various pathological states.