Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) or a salt or N-oxide thereof, in which R is a group of formulae (i), (ii) or (iii), where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, COC.sub.1-6 akyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, acyle, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, SR.sup.9, SOR.sup.9, SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, NR.sup.9 CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 SO.sub.2 R.sup.11, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.11 r.sup.11, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONR.sup.10 (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, ##STR1## (CH.sub.2).sub.a CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a COR.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.a OR.sup.10, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, N.dbd.CNR.sup.9 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CO(CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, CONHNR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CR.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic families of compounds having pharmacological activity, in particular possessing 5HT.sub.2C receptor antagonist activity processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of CNS disorders.

Abstract: Novel piperidine derivatives of formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments for the treatment of CNS disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel amide derivatives of formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments are disclosed.

Abstract: Biphenyl amide derivatives as 5HT.sub.1D antagonists, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment of CNS disorders.

Abstract: Novel amide and urea derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing hem and their use as medicaments are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel indole, indoline and quinoline derivatives of formula (I) processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in medicine is disclosed. A structurally distinct class of compounds have now been discovered and have been found to exhibit 5HT.sub.1-D antagonist activity. In a first aspect, the present invention therefore provides a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof, in which P is a 5-7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur, A, B, m, R.sup.1 -R.sup.8 are defined in the application.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of artrial arrhythmia, stroke or CNS disordersX--CO--CH.sub.2 --Z (I)whereinX is a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic group,Z is of sub-formula (h), (j) or (k): ##STR1## and wherein the remaining variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders.

Abstract: Use of a compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, arylC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CN, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, C.sub.1-6 alkanoylamino(CH.sub.2).sub.n, or C.sub.1-6 alkylsulphonylamino(CH.sub.2).sub.n ;R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a ring;n represents 0, 1 or 2; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or benzyl or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a pyrrolidino, piperidino or hexahydroazepino ring;or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where a 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, COC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, acyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, CHO, SR.sup.9, SOR.sup.9, SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, NR.sup.10 SO.sub.2 R.sup.11, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONR.sup.10 (CH.sub.2).sub.p CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.p NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.p CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.p NR.sup.10 COR.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.p CO.sub.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.p OR.sup.10, CONHNR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CR.sup.10 .dbd.NOR.sup.11, CNR.sup.10 .dbd.NOR.sup.11, where R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl and p is 1 to 4;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein P is a 5 to 7 membered heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of thienyl, furyl, pyrrolyl, triazolyl, diazolyl, tetrazolyl, imidazolyl, oxadiazolyl, isothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiadiazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimdyl and pyrazinyl;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylOC.sub.1-6 alkyl, alkanoyl, optionally substituted phenyl, alkanoyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, CO.sub.2 R.sup.9,CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11 where R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxyR.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided: ##STR1## in which X.sub.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --X.sub.2 forms a 5-7 membered ring wherein:X.sub.1 is O or S;X.sub.2 is O, S or NR wherein R is hydrogen;x is 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, amino, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, nitro, amino or C.sub.1-6 alkylthio;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or amino;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;Y is NH;Z is of sub-formula (a): ##STR2## wherein --(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sup.1 is attached at carbon; andn.sup.1 is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;q is 0, 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.a is (CH.sub.2).sub.n.sup.2 --R.sub.7 wherein n.sup.2 is 2 or 3 and R.sub.7 is selected from cyano, hydroxyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, phenoxy, C(O)C.sub.1-6 alkyl, COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CONR.sub.8 R.sub.9, NR.sub.8 COR.sub.9, SO.sub.2 NR.sub.8 R.sub.9 or NR.sub.8 SO.sub.2 R.sub.9 whereinR.sub.8 and R.sub.

Abstract: Compound of formula (1), processes for their preparation and their use as CNS agents are disclosed, in which A is CONR where R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Q is an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, COC.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, acyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, SR.sup.9, SOR.sup.9, SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONR.sup.10 (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 COR.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.a OR.sup.10, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CO.sub.2l R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CR.sup.10 =NOR.sup.11, CNR.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and the use of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:X--CO--CH.sub.2 --Z (I)whereinX is a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic group,Z is of sub-formula (h), (j) or (k): ##STR1## wherein n.sup.1 is 1, 2, 3 or 4; n.sup.2 is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; n.sup.3 is 2, 3, 4 or 5;q is 0, 1, 2 or 3; p is 0, 1 or 2; m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, aralkyl or R.sub.5 is (CH.sub.2).sub.z --R.sub.10 wherein z is 2 or 3 and R.sub.10 is selected from cyano, hydroxyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, phenoxy, C(O)C.sub.1-6 alkyl, COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CONR.sub.11 R.sub.12, NR.sub.11 COR.sub.12, SO.sub.2 NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 or NR.sub.11 SO.sub.2 R.sub.12 wherein R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or R.sub.

Abstract: Fused-ring system N-alkylpiperidinyl-4-methyl carboxylic acid ester or amide derivs. and analogues (D, having formula (I-1)-(I-5), and their salts. The variables are defined herein. The compounds (I) are 5-HT4 receptor antagonists, and are useful for treatment or prophylaxis of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular or CNS disorders. Typically (I) are used for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (including associated diarrhea and urinary incontinence); for treatment of the nausea and gastric symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia; as antiemetics (e.g. against cytotoxin agent or radiation-induced emesis); for preventing atrial fibrillation and other atrial arrhythmias and reducing occurrence of stroke; as anxiolytics; and for treatment of migraine, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's chorea.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein formula I consists of formulae (I-1) to (I-4), which are defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and the use of a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorder.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sup.g is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CH, N or NR wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;A is a saturated or unsaturated polymethylene chain of 2-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.1.sup.g and R.sub.2.sup.g are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.3.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, nitro or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sub.4.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy,Y is O or NH, or CO--Y together are a heterocyclic bioisostere;Z is of sub-formula: ##STR2## wherein --(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sup.1 is attached at carbon; and n.sup.1 is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;q is 0, 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.a is a straight or branched chain alkylene of chain length 1-6 carbon atoms terminally substituted by R.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 is 3 to 8 membered heterocyclyl, 5 or 6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl or 9 or 10 membered fused bicyclic heteroaryl linked through carbon, or R.sub.7 is C.sub.2-7 alkoxycarbonyl or secondary or tertiary hydroxy substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; andR.sub.6 is hydrogen or C.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X.sub.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --X.sub.2 and the aromatic carbon atoms to which they are attached form 5-7 membered ring wherein X.sub.1 is O or S; X.sub.2 is O, S, NR.sub.5 or NR.sub.6 CO wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or one of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is O, S or CH.sub.2 and the other is CH.sub.2 ; x is 1, 2 or 3; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are Q--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, Q--CH.dbd.CH, or Q--CH.dbd.N where Q is linked either to the R.sub.1 or the R.sub.2 substitution position and Q is O, S or NR.sub.t wherein R.sub.t is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or amino; R.sub.4.sup.1 and R.sub.4.sup.2 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Y is O or NH; Z is of sub-formula (a), (b) or (c) and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders.