Abstract: The present invention provides an arylpiperidine derivative of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has antipsychotic effect: wherein D is a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, E is a CH group or a nitrogen atom, G is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a nitrogen atom or an NH group, Y1 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, n is an integer of 1 to 4, and R1 is a group represented by any of the formulas (i) to (iv) defined in the specification.

Abstract: An aryloxyaniline derivative represented by the formula: wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are the same or different, and are each a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl group or a naphthyl group, provided that Ar1 and Ar2 are not both phenyl or both naphthyl and are not phenyl and naphthyl, R1 is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a group of the formula: —NR2(R3) (wherein R2 and R3 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, X1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a phenoxy group, a halogen atom, a trifluoromethyl group, a carbamoyl group or an aminosulfonyl group, Y1 is a branched or unbranched alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a single bond; and pharmaceutically acceptabl

Abstract: The present invention provides an arylpiperidine derivative of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has antipsychotic effect: 1

Abstract: A pyridazinone derivative represented by formula (I): a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient the derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of formulas (I) and (II). This invention also relates to a method of treating or reducing inflammation in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises administering to said mammal an effective amount of a compound or composition of formula (I) or (II).

Abstract: The present invention provides an arylpiperidine derivative of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has antipsychotic effect: wherein D is a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, E is a CH group or a nitrogen atom, G is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a nitrogen atom or an NH group, Y1 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, n is an integer of 1 to 4, and R1 is a group represented by any of the formulas (i) to (iv) defined in the specification.

Abstract: A 1,2-dihydro-2-oxoquinoline derivative represented by the formula: wherein Ar is a pyridyl group or a group represented by the formula: (wherein X3 and X4 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-5 alkyl group, a C1-5 alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group or a trifluoromethyl group), Y is a nitrogen atom, CH or C(OH), R1 and R2 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-10 alkyl group, a C3-15 alkoxyalkyl group or a C3-15 alkylaminoalkyl group, or R1 and R2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a cyclic amino group, X1 and X2 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-5 alkyl group, a C1-5 alkoxy group or a halogen atom; or X1 and X2 taken together form an alkylenedioxy group, and n is an integer of 1 to 3; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A 1,2-dihydro-2-oxoquinoline derivative represented by the formula: 1

Abstract: An aryloxyaniline derivative represented by the formula: wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are each a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, pyridyl group or naphthyl group, R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc., X1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc., y1 is a branched or unbranched alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a single bond; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can provide medicines having a high affinity for MDR, and therefore, exhibiting a therapeutic or preventive effect on anxiety, related diseases thereto, depression, etc.

Abstract: A 1,2-dihydro-2-oxoquinoline derivative represented by the formula: wherein Ar is a pyridyl group or a group represented by the formula: (wherein X3 and X4 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-5 alkyl group, a C1-5 alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group or a trifluoromethyl group), Y is a nitrogen atom, CH or C(OH), R1 and R2 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-10 alkyl group, a C3-15 alkoxyalkyl group or a C3-15 alkylaminoalkyl group, or R1 and R2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a cyclic amino group, X1 and X2 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-5 alkyl group, a C1-5 alkoxy group or a halogen atom, or X1 and X2 taken together form an alkylenedioxy group, and n is an integer of 1 to 3; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: An aromaheterocyclic derivative represented by the formula: wherein Z is a group represented by the following formula: wherein Ar1 is a phenyl group or a phenyl group substituted with a halogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Y is a hydrogen atom, a mercapto group, an alkylthio group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an amino group or an amino group substituted with one or two alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Ar2 is a phenyl group of one or two substituents selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a hydroxyl group and a trifluoromethyl group, or a phenyl group, B1-B2 is CH—CO or C═C(R1) (wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms), and n is an integer of 1 to 4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is a dopamine D4 receptor antagonist compound having an antipsychotic actio

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing tetracyclic compound represented by the formula: wherein Y1—Y2—Y3 is N—C═N or a group represented by the formula: C═C—NR3 (wherein R3 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-5 alkyl group or a nitrogen-containing C2-10 alkyl group), Y4 is S, SO, SO2, CH2 or a group represented by the formula: NR4 (wherein R4 is a C1-5 alkanoyl group or a C1-5 alkyl group), R1 and R2 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-10 alkyl group, a C3-15 alkoxyalkyl group or a C3-15 alkylaminoalkyl group, or R1 and R2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a cyclic amino group, X1 and X2 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-5 alkyl group, a C1-5 alkoxy group or a halogen atom, and n is 0, 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a 2-carbonylthiazole derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 represents a phenyl group or a substituted phenyl group; R.sup.1 represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a hydroxyl group or an amino group; Y.sup.1 --Y.sup.2 represents CH--CO or C.dbd.CR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 1 to 4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The disclosed compounds are useful as drugs for preventing and treating dopamine D receptor-related morbid states such as schizophrenia and problematic behavior caused by cerebrovascular accidents and senile dementia and do not induce extrapyramidal disorders as side effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group or the like, R.sup.2 is a lower alkyl group or the like, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, are halogen atoms or the like, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, which may be the same or different, are halogen atoms or the like, and X is .dbd.N-- or .dbd.CH--] or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which has inhibitory effect on acyl-CoA:cholesterol O-acyltransferase (ACAT), a process for producing said compound, and uses of said compound.

Abstract: An N-heteroaryl-N'-phenylurea derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are as defined in the description of the specification which is useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and diseases caused by them.

Abstract: The ketenedithioacetal derivatives of formula (I) have a potent hypolipidemic and anti-arteriosclerotic effect and are useful for prophylaxis and treatment of arteriosclerosis or hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: 1,3,5-trithiane derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein, are disclosed. The trithiane derivatives and their compositions are useful as anti-arteriosclerotic or anti-hyperlipemic agents.

Abstract: An anti-arteriosclerotic or anti-hyperlipemic 1,3,5-trithiane derivative according to the formula (I): ##STR1## a pharmaceutical composition containing the same, and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: An N-heteroaryl-N'-phenylurea derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are as defined in the description of the specification which is useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and diseases caused by them.