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 in combination with ranitidine, for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction including the relief of nausea and vomiting, the promotion of gastric emptying, and the treatment of dyspepsia, reflux oesophagitis, flatulence, peptic ulcer, and gastric stasis.

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 the co-administration in human or veterinary medicine of 1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-4H-carba zol-4-one or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof and dexamethasone or a physiologically acceptable salt or ester thereof. The two active ingredients, which may be administered separately either simultaneously or sequentially, or may be combined in a single pharmaceutical preparation, are useful in the relief and/or prevention of nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) antagonists at 5-HT "M" receptors in the treatment of anxiety.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound which is an antagonist of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and promotes gastric emptying in conjunction with an H.sup.+ K.sup.+ ATPase inhibitor in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the relief or prevention of a withdrawal syndrome resulting from addiction to a drug or substance of abuse and/or for the suppression of dependence on drugs or substances of abuse.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of cognitive disorders such as attentional and memory deficits and dementia states.

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 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 the use of compounds which act as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) antagonists at 5-HT "M" receptors in the treatment of anxiety.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of cognitive disorders such as attentional and memory deficits and dementia states.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the relief or prevention of a withdrawal syndrome resulting from addiction to a drug or substance of abuse and/or for the suppression of dependence on drugs or substances of abuse.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of cognitive disorders such as attentional and memory deficits and dementia states.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of cognitive disorders such as attentional and memory deficits and dementia states.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) antagonists at 5-HT "M" receptors in the treatment of anxiety.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds which act as antagonists of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors for the treatment of depression.