Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 5-HT2 receptor antagonists for the preparation of a medicament for extending both non-REM sleep an REM sleep.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic aminoalkylpyridine derivatives of the formula I: where R1 is the radical of a heterocycle having 1 to 3 ring structures, where each ring structure is saturated, unsaturated or aromatic and optionally fused to other ring structures to give a fused ring system and the heterocycle has a total of 1 to 4 N, O and/or S atoms in the ring structures and is optionally monosubstituted, disubstituted or trisubstituted by one or more of the groups -A, —OR4, —N(R4)2, —NO2, —CN, Hal, —COOR4, —CON(R4)2, —COR4, ?O; R2 is a phenyl group which is optionally monosubstituted, disubstituted, trisubstituted, tetrasubstituted or pentasubstituted by one or more of the groups Hal, -A, —O-A, —NO2 or —CN, or is a thienyl group which is optionally monosubstituted or disubstituted by one or more of the groups Hal, -A, —O-A, -NO2, —CN or thienyl; R3 is H, -A, —CO-A, —C(R4)2R2, —C(R4)2-pyridinediyl-R2; R4 is H or -A; A is C1-C6-alkyl, where 1 to 7 hydrogen atoms are optionally replaced by fluor

Abstract: Amide and urea derivatives of the formula I R1—(CH2)n—(Y)q-(Z)r-CO—NH—R2 ??(I) in which R1, n, Y, q, Z, r and R2 have the meanings indicated in claim 1, are potent 5-HT1B/1D antagonists and exhibit 5-HT reuptake-inhibiting actions and are suitable for the treatment and prophylaxis of anxiety states, depressions, schizophrenia, compulsive ideas, tardive dyskinesias, learning disorders, age-dependent memory disorders, for positively affecting obsessive-compulsive behaviour (OCD), and also for the treatment and for the control of the sequelae of cerebral infarcts such as stroke and cerebral ischaemias.

Abstract: Substituted indoles of the formula (I) and physiologically acceptable derivatives and salts thereof, in which R1, D, E, R12, p, X1, E, G, X2 and Z are as defined in claim 1, exhibit particular actions on the central nervous system, especially 5HT reuptake-inhibiting and 5 HTx-agonistic and/or -antagonistic actions and in particular serotonin-agonistic and -antagonistic properties and can be employed as antipsychotics, neuroleptics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and/or antihypertonics.

Abstract: 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, for the treatment of sub-type anxiety disorders chosen from the sub-types: panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, social phobia, posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress indication or generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorders, mania, dementia, substance-related disorders, sexual dysfunctions, eating disorders, obesity, anorexia, and fibromyalgia. A preferred salts is 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine hydrochloride.

Abstract: 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, for the treatment of sub-type anxiety disorders chosen from the sub-types: panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, social phobia, posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress indication or generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorders, mania, dementia, substance-related disorders, sexual dysfunctions, eating disorders, obesity, anorexia, and fibromyalgia. A preferred salt is 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine hydrochloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R4 and R5 have the meaning given in Claim 1. Said compounds are potent 5-HT2A-antagonists and are suitable for the treatment of psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, neurological disorders, memory disorders. Parkinson's disease, amyntrophic lateral schlerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, eating disorders, e.g. nervous bulimia and anorexia and premenstrual syndrome and/or for positively influencing compulsive behaviours (obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which D, R1, R2 and n are defined in Claim 1, are potent 5-HT1A agonists and 5-HT reuptake inhibitors and are suitable for the treatment of depression, anxiety states, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychiatric illnesses, cerebral infarction, cerebral ischaemia, tension states, side-effects in the treatment of high blood pressure, for the prophylaxis and therapy of cerebral illnesses, acromegaly, hypogonadism, secondary amenorrhoea, premenstrual syndrome, undesired puerperal lactation, pain, sleep disorders, narcolepsy, bipolar illnesses, mania, dementia, addiction illnesses, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, obesity or fibromyalgia.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrazole derivatives of Formula (I), in which R?1, X, Z and n have the meanings indicated above, their preparation and their use as psychopharmaceuticals and/or as active compounds of medicaments for the treatment and prophylaxis of movement disorders and/or for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of adverse effects of anti-Parkinsonian drugs in extrapyramidal movement disorders and/or for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) induced by neuroleptics.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R4, R2, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1, and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the treatment of obesity, sub-types of anxiety, sub-types of schizophrenia and types of dementia of various origin.

Abstract: Substituted aminomethyl chromans, one of their optical isomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, used for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of adverse effects of anti-Parkinsonian drugs in extrapyramidal movement disorders and/or for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) induced by neuroleptics. A preferred compound is (−)-(R)-2-{4-[[3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran-2-yl)-methyl!amino!butyl}-1,2-benzoisothiazol-3-(2H)-on-1,1-dioxide or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: (R/S)-(±)-2-[5-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-pyridylmethylaminomethyl]-chromane or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof and/or (S)-(+)-2-[5-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-pyridylmethylaminomethyl]-chromane or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof are used for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of extrapyramidal movement disorders and/or adverse effects in extrapyramidal movement disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a medicament n-methyl-N-[(1S)-1-phenyl-2((3S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl]-2,2-diphenyl-acetamaide or one of the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof for the production of medicament formulations for the treatment of bladder diseases, particularly irritable bladder syndrome and the pains associated therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2 and A have the meanings given in claim 1, are potent 5-HT2A antagonists and are suitable for treating psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, neurological disorders, impaired memory, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and/or for positively influencing obsessive-compulsive disorders, (OCD).

Abstract: Use of compounds being combined selective serotonin (5-HT) reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and 5-HT1A receptor agonist, in particular 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbomoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof or 3-{4-[4-(4-cyano-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-butyl}-1H-indole-5-carbonitrile or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for use in veterinary medicine for the treatment or prophylaxis of self directed traumatic disorders associated with behavioral stressors and compulsive disorders associated with behavioral stressors.

Abstract: Compound of the formula (I) in which R1, R2 and alk are as defined in Claim 1, are potent 5-HT2A antagonist and are suitable for the treatment of psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, neurological disorders, memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Hutington's disease, eating disorders, such as bulimia, anorexia nervosa, premenstrual syndrome and/or for positively influencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Abstract: Indole derivatives of formula I, their salts and solvates, have valuable pharmacological properties together with good tolerability, as they have actions on the central nervous system: wherein R1 and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds have a strong affinity for 5-HT2A receptors, and furthermore exhibit 5HT2A receptor-antagonistic properties. These are therefore suitable both in veterinary and in human medicine for the treatment of functional disorders of the central nervous system and also of inflammation.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic aminoalkylpyridine derivatives of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds being combined selective serotonin (5-HT) reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and 5-HT1A receptor agonists, in particular of 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof or 3-[4-[4-(4-cyano-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-butyl]-1H-indole-5-carbonitrile or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of chronic pain disorders or in treating other conditions where there is hyper-sensitization to painful signals, hyperalgesia, allodynia, enhanced pain perception, and enhanced memory of pain, as well as for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Abstract: Novel chromenone derivatives of the formula I 1