Abstract: A method of treating anhedonia in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a dopamine agonist

Abstract: A method of treating anhedonia in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a dopamine agonist

Abstract: New imidazotriazolopyrimidine derivatives of the formula Preferred are those compounds wherein: R1 denotes methyl, which is optionally substituted by phenyloxy or pyrrole; or R1 denotes benzyl which is optionally substituted by hydroxy, methoxy, dimethylaminoethoxy or fluorine; or R1 denotes cyclopentyl, furan or phenylethyl; R2 or R3 denote ethyl, n-propyl, allyl or propargyl; R4 or R6 denote hydrogen; and, R5 denotes methyl, n-propyl, tert.butyl, cyclopentyl or norbornenyl. These are adenosine antagonists are are useful for, inter alia, the treatment of senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pramipexol as a pharmaceutical composition having an antidepressant activity.

Abstract: Asymmetrically substituted xanthine derivatives having adenosine A1 antagonistic activity. These are useful as pharmaceuticals. Exemplary are: (a) 3-(2-(2-acetyloxyethyl)sulphonylethyl)-8-(1-noradamantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine; (b) 3-(2-(hydroxyethyl)sulphonylethyl)-8-(1-noradamantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine; and, (c) 3-(2-(carbamoylethyl)-8-(1-noradanantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine.

Abstract: Xanthine derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkynyl,R.sub.2 is different and is alkyl, alkynyl, phenyl-alkylene, phenyl alkenylene, cycloalkyl, inter alia,R.sub.3 is cycloalkyl, phenyl, norbornane, inter alia andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, methyl, benzyl, inter alia.

Abstract: The invention relates to new xanthine derivatives of general formula I, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to new xanthine derivatives of general formula I, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: New xanthine compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein, which xanthines are useful as adenosine antagonists.

Abstract: Xanthines of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group:R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;R.sub.3 tetrahydropyran-4-yl or 1,3-dithiolan or;R.sub.3 represents one of the groups of formula ##STR2## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. These are adenosine antagonists, capable of acting as cholinomimetics, useful for the treatment of CNS disorders such as senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to new tetrahydropyridine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions with cholinomimetic properties.

Abstract: An improved process for employing tricyclic antidepressants involving co-administration of a N-benzyl-pyrrolidin-2-one.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, phenyl or mono- or di-substituted phenyl, where the substituents are each individually alkoxy of 1 to 2 carbon atoms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyl or nitro; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form an unsubstituted or methyl-substituted, saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocycle which may contain an additional oxygen or nitrogen heteroatom, or form an imidazole ring;where the aminomethyl substituent is attached to the 4- or 5-position or the pyrrolidine ring, and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as the salts are useful as nootropics and antihypoxics.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, phenyl or mono- or di-substituted phenyl, where the substituents are each individually alkoxy of 1 to 2 carbon atoms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyl or nitro; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form an unsubstituted or methyl-substituted, saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocycle which may contain an additional oxygen or nitrogen heteroatom, or form an imidazole ring;where the aminomethyl substituent is attached to the 4- or 5-position or the pyrrolidine ring, and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as the salts are useful as nootropics and antihypoxics.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, phenyl or mono- or di- substituted phenyl, where the substituents are each individually alkoxy of 1 to 2 carbon atoms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyl or nitro; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4, together with each other and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form an unsubstituted or methyl-substituted, saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocycle which may contain an additional oxygen or nitrogen heteroatom, or form an imidazole ring;where the aminomethyl substituent is attached to the 4- or 5-position or the pyrrolidine ring, and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as the salts are useful as nootropics and antihypoxics.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 1-benzyl-aminoalkyl-pyrrolidinones as antidepressants.

Abstract: An improved process for employing tricyclic antidepressants involving co-administration of a N-benzyl-pyrrolidin-2-one.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 1-benzyl-aminoalkyl-pyrrolidinones as antidepressants.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted pyrrolidinones of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a phenyl group which may be mono- or di-substituted by methyl, methoxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or trifluoromethyl, or a pyridyl group;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or a straight-chained or branched alkyl group with 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 represents a straight-chained or branched alkyl group with 1-3 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group with 2-3 carbon atoms, a phenyl group which can be mono- or di-substituted by chlorine, bromine, methyl or methoxy, a cyclohexyl group or a dialkylamino alkyl group, where in each alkyl group can contain from 1-3 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or a straight-chained or branched alkyl group with 1-3 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted pyrrolidinones of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a phenyl group which may be mono- or di-substituted by methyl, methoxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or trifluoromethyl, or a pyridyl group;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or a straight-chained or branched alkyl group with 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 represents a straight-chained or branched alkyl group with 1-3 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group with 2-3 carbon atoms, a phenyl group which can be mono- or di-substituted by chlorine, bromine, methyl or methoxy, a cyclohexyl group or a dialkylamino alkyl group, where in each alkyl group can contain from 1-3 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or a straight-chained or branched alkyl group with 1-3 carbon atoms; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.