Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and one of the groups represented byR.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkynyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the relief of nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: The invention relates to tricyclic lactams of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenylmethoxymethyl, phenoxyethyl or phenoxymethyl,one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkhyl group;n represents 2 or 3; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, in which Im represents an imidazolyl group of formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenylmethoxymethyl, phenoxyethyl, phenoxymethyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.5 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and one of the groups represented byR.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the relief of nausea and vomiting and/or the promotion of gastric emptying and for the manufacture of a medicament for this purpose. Promotion of gastric emptying may be for the relief of gastro-intestinal disorders associated with gastric stasis or may be of advantage in radiological examination procedures.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenylmethoxymethyl, phenoxyethyl, phenoxymethyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.5 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5);one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound which acts as an antagonist of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors in the treatment of autism or another disorder originating in childhood in which there is mental retardation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenylmethoxymethyl, phenoxyethyl, phenoxymethyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.5 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5);one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.5 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, which comprises cyclising a compound of formul (IV) ##STR2## Where R represents a hydrogen atom, the compound of formula (IV) may optionally be alkylated to produce a compound in whcich R is methyl or ethyl.The compound of formula (I) is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-[(imidazol-4(or 5)-yl)methyl]-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-ones having 5-HT.sub.3 antagonist activity.

Abstract: The invention provides potent and selective antagonists of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors which are tricyclic lactams of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;Y represents the group CH.dbd.CH or (CH.sub.2).sub.n, wherein n represents 2 or 3;Q represents a halogen atom, or a group selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkoxy, C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to imidazole derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of formula: ##STR2## A represents the group CH or a nitrogen atom; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, and may be attached to either the same or different fused rings of the naphthalene moiety, each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkylthio group, and one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may also represent a group --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 (wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated 5 to 7 membered ring);n represents 1, 2 or 3;R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, are as defined in the specification; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.2 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phen(C.sub.1-3)alkyl in which the phenyl ring is optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy or C.sub.1-3 alkyl;R.sub.3 represents H, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, --COR.sub.5, --COCO.sub.2 R.sub.5 or --CONHR.sub.5 whereR.sub.5 represents H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, aryl or ar(C.sub.1-4)alkyl in which the aryl group is optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydroxy) (provided that where R.sub.3 represents --CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, R.sub.5 is other than H);R.sub.4 represents H, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phen (C.sub.1-3)alkyl;A-B represents CH--CH.sub.2 --or C.dbd.CH--D represents --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --n represents 0, 1-5;provided that when D represents --SO.sub.2, n is 2, R.sub.3 represents H and R.sub.4 represents H or C.

Abstract: The invention relates to tetracyclic ketones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n represents 1, 2 or 3;Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein one of the groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -7cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;Y represents a group --(CH.sub.2)m--, where m represents 2, 3 or 4, or a group --X(CH.sub.2).sub.p --, where p represents 2 or 3, X represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom or a group NR.sup.4, where R.sup.4 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, and X is attached to the benzene ring moiety of the molecule;and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.2 represents H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.3 represents H or C.sub.1-3 alkyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates (for example hydrates) thereof.The compounds are indicated as useful for the treatment of migraine, cluster headache, chronic paroxysmal hemicrania and headache associated with vascular disorders.Processes and intermediates for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides lactam derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenylmethoxymethyl, phenoxyethyl, phenoxymethyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --COR.sup.3, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different each represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group, or a phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, in which the phenyl group is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy groups or halogen atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.3 does not represent a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 represents a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.3);and R.sup.2 represents a group of formula (a), (b) or (c): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides potent and selective antagonists of 5-HT and 5-HT.sub.3 receptors which are tricyclic lactams of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenylmethoxymethyl, phenoxyethyl, phenoxymethyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;one of the group represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides lactam derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n represents 2 or 3; Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein one of the groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl- group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; Y represents a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, wherein m represents 2, 3 or 4; or Y represents a group --X(CH.sub.2).sub.p --, wherein p represents 2 or 3, X represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom or a group NR.sup.4, where R.sup.4 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, and X is attached to the benzene ring moiety of the molecule; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds of formula (I) are potent and selective antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine at 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: Indole derivatives are disclosed of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-6 alkenyl; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl, phen(C.sub.1-4)alkyl or C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen, C.sub.1-3 alkyl or propenyl groups or together form an aralkylidene group; Alk is C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkylene chain and A is C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene chainand its physiologically acceptable salts and solvates.The compounds may be prepared, for example, by cyclization of a compound of general formula (II): ##STR2## where Q is the group NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 or a protected derivative thereof or a leaving group and R.sub.1 l, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, A and Alk are as defined for formula (I).The compounds have a selective vosoconstrictor action and are useful in treating pain such as migraine. The compounds may be formulated as pharmaceutical compositions in conventional manner, preferably for oral administration.

Abstract: Compounds which are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula (a), (b) or (c): ##STR2## one of the groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;n represents 1 or 2;Q represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkoxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or a group --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5 ; andX represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom, and, when Im represents an imidazolyl group of formula (c), X may also represent the group NR.sup.6, where R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group, and one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or phenyl-phenyl-(C.sub.1-3)alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; or a salt or protected derivative thereof by cyclization of a compound of general formula (II) ##STR2## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined above, or a salt or a protected derivative thereof.The compounds of formula (I) are potent and selective antagonists at "neuronal" 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors.