Abstract: New oxadiazolyl imidazobenzodiazepine derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 has the formula ##STR2## wherein R" is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl C.sub.1-6 alkoxymethyl or C.sub.3-6 - cycloalkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together form a 2-4 membered alkylene bridge; and R.sup.A is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, or C.sub.1-3 trifluoroalkyl, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of treating therewith, are disclosed.The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are useful in the amelioration, mitigation, or elimination of central nervous system disorders related to benzodiazepine receptors and especially as anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, hypnotics, and nootropics.

Abstract: New .beta.-carboline-3-oxadiazolyl derivatives have the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## and wherein R.sup.4, R.sup.A and R have specified meanings. These new compounds exhibit surprising psychotropic properties.

Abstract: The application discloses novel benzodiazepine agonist compounds, namely, 3-(5-cyclopropyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-7-halo-4 H-imidazo [1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepines, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and a method of ameliorating central nervous system ailments therewith, especially convulsions and anxiolytic states. A novel intermediate and process for their production are also disclosed.

Abstract: The application discloses a novel benzodiazepine agonist compound, namely, 3-(5-cyclopropyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4H-imida zo [1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and a method of ameliorating central nervous system ailments therewith, especially convulsions and anxiolytic states. A novel intermediate and process for its production are also disclosed.

Abstract: .beta.-carboline derivatives of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-5 alkyl, R.sup.6 is lower alkyl, aralkyl, or alkoxyalkyl of up to 7 carbon atoms, and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen C.sub.1-5 alkyl, or, collectively with the amido nitrogen atom, piperidino,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, or CH.sub.2 OR.sup.9 wherein R.sup.9 is C.sub.1-3 alkyl, atoms, andR.sup.A is --COOR.sup.10 ##STR3## wherein R.sup.10 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or alkenyl of up to 5 carbon atoms, or benzyl, or X is oxygen or sulfur, and R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 each are hydrogen, lower alkyl or alkenyl or, collectively with the amido nitrogen atom, represent a hetero ring, are prepared by conventional methods and exhibit, inter alia, an effect on the central nervous system and are suitable for use as psychopharmaceuticals.

Abstract: 3-Substituted beta-carbolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.A is H, F, Cl, Br, I, NO.sub.2, CN, CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, SCH.sub.3, NR.sup.16 R.sup.17 or NHCOR.sup.16,wherein R.sup.16 and R.sup.17 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl each of up to 6 C-atoms, aralkyl or cycloalkyl each of up to 10 C-atoms,or wherein R.sup.16 and R.sup.17 together form a saturated or unsaturated 3-7 membered heterocyclic ring;said compounds possess valuable psychotropic properties which make them useful for example as tranquilizers.

Abstract: New oxadiazolyl-imidazo-[1,4]benzodiazepine derivatives having benzodiazepine receptor activity have the formula ##STR1## R' is hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine or nitro in the 7- or 8-position, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl of up to 3 carbon atoms,R.sup.3 is the oxadiazolyl grouping of the formula ##STR2## wherein R" is lower alkyl with up to 3 carbon atoms and A B is a grouping of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen or methyl and R'" is hydrogen or chlorine. The compounds possess valuable pharmacological properties. In particular, they act on the central nervous system and are suitable for use in psychopharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: 3-substituted beta-carbolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.C is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkoxyalkyl of up to 6 C-atoms, cycloalkyl of 3-6 C-atoms, aralkyl of up to 8 C-atoms, or (CH.sub.2).sub.n OR.sup.20wherein R.sup.20 is alkyl of up to 6 C-atoms, cycloalkyl of 3-6 C-atoms or aralkyl of up to 8 C-atoms and n is an integer of 1 to 3;Y is oxygen, two hydrogen atoms or NOR.sup.1,wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl or aralkyl of up to 6 C-atoms, COR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 is lower alkyl of up to 6 C-atoms,or Y is CHCOOR.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkylor Y is NNR.sup.4 R.sup.5,wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 can be the same or different and each is hydrogen, lower alkyl, C.sub.6-10 -aryl, C.sub.7-10 -aralkyl or CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7,wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 can be the same or different and each is hydrogen or lower alkyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: A .beta.-carbolin-3-carboxylic acid derivative of the formula ##STR1## has valuable pharmacological properties when administered to patients, e.g. humans as a drug, have been shown to possess interesting tranquilizing activity.