Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents an NR3SO2R4 group wherein: R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R4 represents an alkyl group, aryl group or NR5R6 group, R2 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl group, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating conditions treatable by antagonists of type H3 central histamine receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 represents hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, R2 represents hydrogen, halogen or hydroxy, A represents CR3R4 or NR3 wherein R3 and R4 are as defined in the description, Y represents an alkylene chain as described in the description, X represents NR5R6, S(O)nR7, OR8, C(O)R9, amidino or a heterocycle, their isomers, and addition salts thereof; and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with AMPA flux.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents alkyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms, R2 represents hydrogen, halogen or hydroxy, R3 represents unsubstituted or substituted aryl, their isomers, and also addition salts thereof. and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating or preventing disorders associated with AMPA flux.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein: X represents oxygen or sulphur, R1 represents linear or branched (C1-C6)alkyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms, R2 represents hydrogen, halogen or hydroxy, R3 represents a group R4 or —Y—R5 wherein R4, Y and R5 are as defined in the description. and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating or preventing disorders associated with AMPA flux.

Abstract: A method is described to prevent neural cell injury by use of a compound from a class of phosphonometyl-imidazo?1,2-a!pyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid compounds. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; where m is one; wherein X is one or more groups attachable at one or more of the 5-, 6- and 7-ring positions of the imidazo?1,2-a!pyrimidine ring system; wherein each X and T is independently selected from hydrido, halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, benzyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, alkoxyalkyl, benzyloxy, cyano, alkanoyl, alkylthio, arylthio and amino; wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: A class of phosphonomethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, allyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl and benzyl; wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: A class of phosphonomethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, allyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl and benzyl; wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: A class of phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compound alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.4 is hydrido, each of Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 is hydroxyl and wherein the A ring is saturated.

Abstract: A class of phosphonomethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, allyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl and benzyl; wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: A class of diphenylmethylaminoacetamide derivatives is described having use in treatment of CNS dysfunctions such as epilepsy and convulsive disorders. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X and Y is independently selected from hydrido and halo; and wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrido; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are described for treating a CNS disorder such as a cognitive disorder, epilepsy, depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disease or neurotoxic injury. Compound of interest are 2-amino-4,5-methyleneadipic acid compounds and derivatives defined by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, ##STR2## with each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein each of X and Y is independently selected from hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino and ##STR3## with each of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein any of R.sup.1 through R.sup.

Abstract: A class of phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compound alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.4 is hydrido, wherein each of Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 is hydroxyl, wherein W is a single bond connecting the phosphorus atom with the aromatic ring and wherein the A ring is aromatic. Also disclosed are two classes of intermediate compounds having a fully unsaturated A ring, which intermediate compounds are useful in methods to make product compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: A class of tricyclic glycinamide derivatives is described having use in treatment of CNS dysfunctions such as epilepsy and convulsive disorders. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X and Y is hydrido; wherein Z is selected from methylene, ethylene, ethenylene, thiomethylene and thioethylene; and wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrido; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of phosphono-hydroisoquinoline componds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compound alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.4 is hydrido, each of Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 is hydroxyl and wherein the A ring is aromatic.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2, whether or not identical are hydrogen, a halogen such as fluoro, chloro or bromo, linear or branched alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, linear or branched alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxy, alkoxy-carbonyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or phenyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl or phenyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may or may not be identical, are hydrogen, hydroxyl, linear or branched alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or linear or branched alkoxy group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may together form a carbon-carbon double bond; andR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 whether or not identical, are hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl or 1 to 3 carbon atoms.The compounds are useful as blocking agents of .alpha..sub.2 -adrenergic receptors.

Abstract: 2-Pentanoylaminoacetic acid and pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof are claimed for use as pharmaceuticals.The compounds are useful in producing an effect on the central nervous system, especially in the treatment of various forms of epilepsy, of disninesiae, of parkinsonism, of memory troubles, of psychic troubles and of cerebral anoxia.