Abstract: The present invention provides novel mGlu2 agonists useful in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel mGlu2 agonists useful in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula as CB1 receptor inverse agonists useful for reducing body weight in mammals, treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, and mitigating treatment emergent weight gain observed during treatment with antipsychotics.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of Formula (I) by blockade of the CB1 receptors via an inverse agonism mechanism which are useful for reducing body weight in mammals, cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, mitigating treatment emergent weight gain observed during treatment with antipsychotics and have increased bioavailability.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of formula (I) wherein: is an optionally benzo-fused five or six member aromatic ring having zero to three hetero atoms independently selected from N, S, and O; Alk is (C1-4) alkylene or hydroxy substituted (C1-4) alkylene; X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is hydrogen, (C1-6) fluroalkyl, (C3-6) cycloalkyl, or (C1-4) alkyl, wherein the (C1-4) alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, OCH2CH2OH, or —CN; R2 is H, halogen, (C1-6) fluoroalkyl, (C1-6) cycloalkyl, OR4, SR4, NO2, CN, COR4, C(O)OR4, CONR5R6, NR5R6, SO2NR5R6, NR5COR4, NR5SO2R4, optionally substituted aromatic, or (C1-6) alkyl, wherein (C1-6) alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with a hydroxy group; R3 is hydrogen (C1-6) fluoroalkyl, (C2-6) alkenyl, Ar, (C1-4)alkyl-Ar, or (C1-4) alkyl wherein (C1-4) alkyly is unsubstituted or substituted with a phenyl; R4 is hydrogen, (C1-6) alkyl, (C1-6) fluoroalkyl, or optionally substituted aromatic; R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, (C1-6) alkyl, or optionally

Abstract: Described herein are antipyschotic compounds of formula (I) wherein, A is an optionally benzo-fused five or six member aromatic ring having zero to three hetero atoms independently selected from N, O, and S; Alk is (C1-4) alkylene optionally substituted with OH, methoxy, ethoxy, or F; Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl, monocyclic heteroaromatic, or bicyclic heteroaromatic; R1 is hydrogen or (C1-4) alkyl optionally substituted with OH, OR3, or OCH2CH2OH, wherein R3 is (C1-2) alkyl; R2 is H, (C1-6) alkyl, halogen, fluorinated (C1-6) alkyl, OR4, SR4, NO2, CN, COR4, CONR5R6, SO2NR5R6, NR5R6, NR5COR4, NR5SO2R4, or optionally substituted phenyl, wherein R4 is hydrogen, (C1-6) alkyl, fluorinated (C1-6) alkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl, R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, (C1-6) alkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; Z is one or two substituents independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-6) alkyl, fluorinated (C1-6) alkyl, OR7, SR7, NO2, CN, COR7, CONR8R9, SO2NR8R9, NR8SO2R

Abstract: A compound of the formula in which R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl or morpholino group, said group being optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from C1-4 alkyl, hydroxymethyl, C1-4 alkoxymethyl and amido, R3 is a naphthyl, indolyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiazolyl, quinolinyl or isoquinolinyl group, said group being optionally substituted, and n is 1 or 2; and m is 0 or 1, provided that when m is 1 then n is 1; or a salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, or morpholino group, said group being optionally substituted with 1 to 3 C1-4alkyl substituents, R3 is a naphythyl, indolyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiazolyl, quinolinyl or isoquinolinyl group, said group being optionally substituted, and n is 1 or 2; or a salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutically acceptable oleaginous or cholesterol microsphere formulation of olanzapine or olanzapine pamoate or solvates thereof. The invention further provides novel olanzapine pamoate salts or solvates thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or halo, and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.2-10 alkenyl, C.sub.2-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl in which the cycloalkyl group is optionally substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, or optionally substituted phenyl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl; or a salt thereof. Such compounds are useful for treating a disorder of the central nervous system which is associated with the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.3 receptor.

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: 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: 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: 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: The invention provides lower alcohol solvates of 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno?2,3-b!?1,5!benzodiazepine (olanzapine) and a process for making such lower alcohol solvates of olanzapine. The invention provides a method for using such solvates of olanzapine to prepare substantially pure anhydrous Form I 2-methyl-thieno-benzodiazepine.

Abstract: Thieno[1,5]benzodiazepines having useful CNS activity containing the novel tricyclic ring system: ##STR1## the 10-position being substituted by an amino, preferably a piperazino, group.

Abstract: Thieno[1,5]benzodiazepines having useful CNS activity containing the novel tricyclic ring system: ##STR1## the 10-position being substituted by an amino, preferably a piperazino, group.

Abstract: Novel 2-substituted-1-methylamino adamantanes of formula: ##STR1## where X is hydroxyl or halogeno, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen form a heterocyclic ring, having anti-Parkinsonian activity, pharmaceutical formulations containing the active adamantanes and novel 4-protoadamantane spiro oxirane and 1,2-difunctionalized intermediates useful in the preparation of the final products of the invention.

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.