Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) having a selective dual action on the central GABAergic system, and a process for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of pharmaceutical active ingredients and also to high purity salts and pharmaceutical compositions prepared by said process. More particularly the invention relates to an economical process for the preparation of the compound having the international non-proprietary name (INN) vortioxetine and the chemical nomenclature 1-[2-(2,4-dimethyl-phenylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-piperazine. Vortioxetine corresponds to the following Formula Still more particularly the invention relates to the preparation of high purity vortioxetine L-(+)-mandelate salt of the Formula IX, the conversion of this salt into other highly pure salts and also to the formulation of said salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of pharmaceutical active ingredients and also to high purity salts and pharmaceutical compositions prepared by said process. More particularly the invention relates to an economical process for the preparation of the compound having the international non-proprietary name (INN) vortioxetine and the chemical nomenclature 1-[2-(2,4-dimethyl-phenylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-piperazine. Vortioxetine corresponds to the following Formula Still more particularly the invention relates to the preparation of high purity vortioxetine L-(+)-mandelate salt of the Formula IX, the conversion of this salt into other highly pure salts and also to the formulation of said salts.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) having a selective dual action on the central GABAergic system, and a process for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R2 represents an alkyl group; R3 represents an aryl or heteroaryl group. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment or prevention of psychiatric and neurological disorders characterized by cognitive deficits.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R2 represents an alkyl group; R3 represents an aryl or heteroaryl group. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment or prevention of psychiatric and neurological disorders characterised by cognitive deficits.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of the general formula (I), wherein R stands for a lower alkyl group or a group of the general formula —NH—R?, wherein R? stands for a lower alkyl or a lower cycloalkyl group), and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention also encompasses a process for the preparation of said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and new intermediates useful for the preparation of the new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives. The compounds according to the invention possess AMPA/kainate receptor inhibiting activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dihydro-2,3-benzodiazepine compounds of high enantiomeric purity according to the general formula (I), which contain an asymmetric centre at the position 4 of the dihydro-2,3-benzodiazepine compound, and the preparation thereof and the used intermediates as well. These compounds have anti-convulsiveA muscle relaxant and neuroprotective effect due their non-competitive AMPA antagonistic properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of the general formula (I), wherein R stands for a lower alkyl group or a group of the general formula —NH—R?, wherein R? stands for a lower alkyl or a lower cycloalkyl group), and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention also encompasses a process for the preparation of said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and new intermediates useful for the preparation of the new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives. The compounds according to the invention possess AMPA/kainate receptor inhibiting activity.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as the active ingredient. The novel compounds antipasmodic, muscle relaxant and neuroprotective activities. In formula I; X represents a hydrogen atom, a chloro atom or a methoxy group; Y stands for a hydrogen atom or a halo atom; Z means a methyl group or a chloro atom; R is a C1-4 alkyl group or a group of the formula —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 represent, independently, a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group or a C3-6 cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are described, their production and use in pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: 2,3-Benzodiazepines of formula (I), their stereoisomers and acid addition salts, wherein the variables have the meaning given in the specification, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them which are suitable for treating conditions associated with muscle spasms, epilepsy as well as acute and chronic forms of neurodegenerative diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 mean hydrogen or different substituents; X means hydrogen or halogen; Y means C1-6 alkoxy or X and Y together mean —O—(CH2)n—O—; n means 1, 2 or 3; and A together with nitrogen forms a saturated or unsaturated five-member heterocycle which can contain between 1 and 3 nitrogen atoms and/or an oxygen atom and/or one or two carbonyl groups. Owing to their non-competitive inhibiting of the AMPA receptors, these compounds can be used as medicaments for treating diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A compound of formula I in which X means hydrogen or halogen, Y means —NR3— or —N═, R1 and R2 are the same or different and mean hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, nitro, halogen, the group —NR8R9, —O—C1-4 alkyl, —CF3, OH or C1-6 alkanoyloxy, R3 means hydrogen, the group —CO—R10, C1-6 alkyl or C3-7 cycloalkyl, R4 means optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, R5 means hydrogen or R4 and R5 together mean oxygen, R6 means C1-4 alkyl, R8 and R9 are the same or different and mean hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or —CO—C1-6 alkyl, R10 means hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, optionally substituted C6-10 aryl, the group —NR11R12, —O—C1-6 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or —O—C3-7 cycloalkyl, R11 and R12 are the same or different and mean hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl or optionally substituted C6-10 aryl and —C...C...

Abstract: Derivatives of 2,3-benzodiazepine are substituted by one or two halogen atom(s) and have the general formula ##STR1## These derivatives are non-competitive AMPA antagonists and are used in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: New 3-substituted 3H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and n have the meanings indicated in the description, their production as well as their use as pharmaceutical agents are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 3-(hydroxymethyl)-isoquinoline derivatives of the general formula (I), their acid addition salts, and to a process for the preparation thereof, furthermore to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are identical or different and stand for a hydrogen or halogen atom, a nitro or a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group,R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and stand for a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 combined denote a methylene group,with the proviso that when R stands for 3-methoxy, R.sup.1 for 4-methoxy, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical and represent methyl or ethyl groups, R.sup.2 is other than hydrogen atom.