Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of both enantiomers of the phenylpiperidine derivative OSU6162, i.e. (?) and (+)-OSU6162 as partial agonists on 5-hydroxytryptamine (5hHT) receptors. As a result, both (?) OSU6162 and (+)-OSU6162 may be used for the treatment and/or prevention of one or more diseases associated with a need for modulation of monoaminergic neurotransmitter receptors, wherein at least one of the monoaminergic neurotransmitter receptors is a 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor (5-HT receptor). Thus, said compounds act as stabilizers not only on dopaminergic, but also on serotonergic brain signaling and will act as partial agonists on such monoaminergic neurotransmitter receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-aminothiazol-fused 2-aminoindans and 2-aminotetralins having general formula (1): wherein R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, are selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, alkyl or haloalkyl groups of 1 to 7 carbon atoms, (alkyl)cycloalkyl groups of 3 to 7 carbon atoms, alkenyl or alkynyl groups of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, arylalkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, while the aryl nucleus may be substituted; and n and m are 1 or 2; and the enantiomers and the acid addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the preparation of medicaments having an effect on the dopaminergic system of the central nervous system and/or the circulation.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I, where R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONH.sub.2 where n is 2 to 6, (CH2).sub.n -1-(4,4-dimethylpiperidine-2,6-dione-yl), or cyclopropylmethyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or combined with R.sup.1 to form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 akynyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--Ar where X is O, S, or NH, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --R.sup.9 where m is 2 or 3 and R.sup.9 is phenyl, 2-thiophenyl or 3-thiophenyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, formyl, CN, halogen, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.2, C(O)C(O)OR.sup.1, C(O)CO NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 where q is 0 to 5, C.dbd.NOR.sup.2, 2(4,5-dihydro)oxazolyl, or COR.sup.10 where R.sup.10 is H, R.sup.1, NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## PROCESSES FOR PREPARING SUCH A COMPOUND, INTERMEDIATES SUCH AS ##STR2## USED IN THE PREPARATION THEREOF WHERE A and B together form a second bond or A is OH and B is H and where Y is a splittable group, and pharmaceutical compositions and a method for the treatment of depression and relief of anxiety.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, ##STR2## wherein n is 1 or 2, provided that R.sup.1 is a methyl or an ethyl group when R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom; methods for the preparation thereof; intermediates useful for their preparation; pharmaceutical preparations containing at least one of these compounds; and the use thereof in the treatment of alcoholism.

Abstract: Para-substituted phenoxy-hydroxypropylamines having the general formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, wherein R' is an isopropyl or tertiarybutyl radical; Z is a member selected from the group consisting of -OR", -SR", and -NHCOOR", R" being a straight or branched lower alkyl radical having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and n is 1, 2, or 3, are disclosed as are methods for their preparation. Pharmaceutical preparations are prepared whose active ingredients include at least one of the newly discovered phenoxy-hydroxypropylamine compounds. Therapeutically effective doses of these preparations selectively block the .beta.-receptors of the heart making them useful in treating heart diseases in animals including humans.