Abstract: Novel amine derivatives having an excellent antimycotic effect represented by general formula (1) below and salts thereof are provided. [in the formula (1, R1 represents a C1-5 alkyl group which may be halogenated, R2 represents 4-(1,1-dimethylalkyl)benzyl group, 4-(1-methyl-phenylethyl)benzyl group, 1-or 2-naphthylmethyl group, or a hydrocarbon group having 3,3-dimethyl-1-butynyl group or a phenyl group at its terminal and 1 to 3 double bonds; R3 represents oxygen atom or a methylene group which may be substituted by a C1-4 alkyl group; and R4 represents 1-or 2 naphthyl group or a phenyl group which may be substituted.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R2a and R2b represent a group selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, trihaloalkyl, cyano, nitro, amino, alkylamino and dialkylamino, R3 represents hydrogen or hydroxy, X represents oxygen or methylene, V represents an alkylene chain that is optionally unsaturated and optionally substituted, U represents a bond or an alkylene chain, W represents a group selected from aryl and heteroaryl, each of those groups being optionally substituted by one or more identical or different groups, its isomers, its hydrates, its solvates and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of diseases or pathological conditions in which endothelial dysfunction is known.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) wherein Ar1, Ar2, L, Q and X are described herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof wherein: Y represents oxygen or sulfur; Z is nitrogen or CH; R1, R2 and R3 independently represent organic or inorganic substituents; R4 and R4′ independently represent hydrogen, alkyl or form a ring with the atom to which they are attached; R5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, or alkylthio, and R6 represents hydrogen or alkyl; or R5 and R6 form a ring together with the atoms to which they are attached; and R7, R8, R9, R10, and R11 independently represent hydrogen or alkyl, which compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of neuropsychological disorders including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, mania, dementia, depression, anxiety, compulsive behavior, substance abuse, Parkinson-like motor disorders and motion disorders related to the use of neuroleptic agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds of the formula I: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4c, R4d, and R4f are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptors CCR-3 and/or CCR-5.

Abstract: Disclosed are 4,4-disubstituted and 3,3-disubstituted piperidine compounds of formula I wherein D, E, G, J, R1, a, b, c, and d are defined in the specification, compositions containing them, and their use for treating medical disorders resulting from a deficiency in growth hormone.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel compounds belonging to the benzylaminodiacetamide family which have good anti-irritant and soothing properties. The invention also relates to their use in a composition comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, in particular in order to prevent and/or treat certain cutaneous disorders and more particularly in order to treat sensitive skins.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) 1

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which inhibit microsomal triglyceride transferase protein (MTP), a protein which mediates the transfer of lipids during the assembly of lipoproteins and related biomolecules. The multibinding compounds contain from 2 to 10 ligands covalently attached to one or more linkers. The multibinding compounds of this invention are useful for lowering serum lipid, cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels, and for preventing and treating disorders associated with hyperlipemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, hypercholestrolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and the like, such atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel piperidine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutically useful substituted guanidines, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more of such guanidines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound useful as a medicament, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, and an agent for preventing, treating and improving various kinds of senile dementia, Alzheimer-type senile dementia, cerebrovascular dementia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, namely, 1-benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxy-2-fluoro-1-indanone)-2-yl]methylpiperidine represented by the following formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel indane-like compounds which can be useful for treating psychosis and other conditions associated with the modulation of a muscarinic receptor. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel imidazole derivative represented by formula (1) which shows an inhibitory activity against farnesyl transferase or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or isomers thereof, in which A, n1 and Y are defined in the specification; to a process for preparation of the compound of formula (1); to intermediates which are used in the preparation of the compound of formula (1); and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula (1) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates to azacycloalkane derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for preparing them, and to methods for the treatment of hyperglycaemia, diabetes, obesity or inflammation utilizing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that block calcium channels having formula (I). The present invention also provides methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to treat stroke, cerebral ischemia, head trauma, or epilepsy and to pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and salts are tachykinin antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds or compositions containing compounds of the formula A-(X1—NO2)to or salts thereof, for the preparation of antithrombotic medications wherein “to” is the integer 1 or 2X1 is an alkylene connecting bridge and “A” is the residue of timolol or analapril.

Abstract: in which R(1) to R(8) have the meanings stated in the claims, act on the Kv1.5 potassium channel, and inhibit a potassium current, referred to as “ultra-rapidly activating delayed rectifier,” in the human atrium. They are therefore very particularly suitable as novel antiarrhythmic active substances, in particular for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias, e.g., atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.

Abstract: The present invention provides intermediate for the preparation of indane-like compounds which are useful for the modulation of a muscarinic receptor.

Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) are disclosed and claimed in the present application, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds and their use in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic material is disclosed, comprising a support having thereon at least one light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer, wherein said silver halide photographic material contains a compound by formula (IA), or which contains at least one hydroxamic acid compound having a bicyclo ring as a partial structure and represented by formula (IB).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridine derivatives and compositions comprising them useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine Interleukin-8.

Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutically useful substituted guanidines, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more of such guanidines.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 5- to 6-membered ring: C is a divalent group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted 5- to 6-membered aromatic ring, X is an optionally substituted C, N or O atom, and the ring B is an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered ring; Z is a chemical bond or a divalent group; R.sup.2 is (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, etc., or a salt thereof, which is useful for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, trihaloalkyl, or any pair may form a heterocycle,R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, or arylalkyl,R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, or trihaloalkyl,A, together with the carbons of the phenyl, represents a heterocycle,their isomers and addition pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base salts thereof, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of pathologies in which 5HT.sub.1B receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutically useful substituted guanidines, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more of such guanidines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds the use of such compounds to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain compounds of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.1a, R.sub.2a, R.sub.3, R.sub.3a, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, A, W, and n are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic material is disclosed, comprising a support having thereon at least one light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer, wherein said silver halide photographic material contains a compound by formula (IA), or which contains at least one hydroxamic acid compound having a bicyclo ring as a partial structure and represented by formula (IB).

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2, Z.sub.3, Z.sub.4, which may be identical or different, represent a group as defined in the description,X represents oxygen, S(O).sub.p, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --CH.sub.2 --Y--CH.sub.2 -- wherein p, n and Y are as defined in the description,A represents ##STR2## wherein m, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and G are as defined in the description, their isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of diseases like depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders, phobias, impulsive disorders, drug abuse or anxiety.

Abstract: A compound of the chemical formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt: ##STR1## wherein Y is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene; Z is a valence bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene; R.sup.1 is substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., phenyl and naphthyl) or heteroaryl (e.g., thienyl and furyl); R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or the like; R.sup.4 is substituted or unsubstituted benzyl or the like. Typical examples are (2S*,3S*,4R*,5R*)-4-Carboxy-3-[N-(5-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-benzyl)amino]-5-me thyl-2-phenylpyrrolidine and (2S*,3S*,5S*)-5-Carboxy-3-[N-(2-methoxy-5-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)amino]-2- phenylpiperidine. The novel substituted azaheterocyclecarboxylic acids in this invention have excellent substance P antagonistic activity and are thus useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, central nervous system disorders, allergy, inflammatory diseases, asthma, pain, emesis or migraine in mammals, especially humans.

Abstract: Piperidine compounds, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy are disclosed.

Abstract: Tetralone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is halo, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, (aryl)alkenyl, (aryl)alkynyl, alkoxy, O-alkenyl, O-aryl, O-alkyl(heterocyclo), COO-alkyl,alkanoyl, CO-amino, CO-substituted amino, alkyl-CO-amino, alkyl-CO-substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-alkyl(heterocyclo), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl, N(alkyl)CO-aryl, N(alkyl)CO-heterocyclo, N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(heterocyclo);R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, halo, aryl, alkoxy, amino, substituted amino;R.sup.3 is oxo, hydroxy, alkoxy, O--COalkyl, --O--COaryl, --O--COheterocyclo, NOH, NO-alkyl, N-amino, N-substituted amino, N-NHCONHalkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 alkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 aryl, amino, substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-heterocyclo, spiroheterocyclo;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl(COalkyl), alkyl(COOalkyl); orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the atoms to which they are attached form a five- to seven-membered ring which can contain up to three heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur;R.sup.

Abstract: Piperidine compounds having the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (a) a group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, phenylalkyl or diphenylalkyl linked to the piperidyl N-atom through an at least 2-membered spacer group; or (b) a group having general formula (II), ##STR2## wherein X is CHR.sup.10, O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 or NR.sup.10, Z.sup.1 is CH.sub.2, O, or S; Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 are independently (CH.sub.2).sub.n, n being 0 or 1, O or S or Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 may together represent a group --CH.dbd.CH--; or when Z.sup.3 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein n is 0, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 may together represent a 3-membered divalent group; show potent sigma receptor activity. Furthermore they show effect in animal models indicative of anxiolytic properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, aryl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, said C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl being optionally substituted by fluoro, --COOH, --COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, adamantyl, aryl or het.sup.1, and said C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl being optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxy, fluoro, fluoro(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl and fluoro(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy;R.sup.1 is phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, thienyl, benzothienyl or indolyl, each optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo and trifluoromethyl;R.sup.2 represents various groups;X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene; andX.sup.1 is a direct link or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene.

Abstract: New 2-(arylalkenyl)azacycloalkane derivatives which are ligands for sigma receptors, of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which: Ar is aryl or heteroaryl, optionally mono- to trisubstituted,m has the value 1 or 2,n has the value 1 to 3,R is phenyl, or cycloalkyl containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms,their isomers and their addition salts.Medicinal drugs which are antipsychotic agents and are useful in gastroenterology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1.alpha.-hydroxy vitamin D derivatives in which the 17-position side chain carries an azide or optionally substituted 1,2,3-triazole group, including compounds of general formula (I) where R.sup.1 represents a methyl group having .alpha.- or .beta.-configuration; W represents a valence bond or a C.sub.1-5 alkylene group; X represents azide or an optionally substituted triazole group; and A.dbd. represents a cyclohexylidene moiety characteristic of the A-ring of a 1.alpha.-hydroxylated vitamin D or analogue thereof. Active compounds of the invention exhibit cell modulating activity while exhibiting a substantial lack of calcaemic effect.

Abstract: A method for alleviating the symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome comprising administering to a woman in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1a is --H or --OR.sup.7a in which R.sup.7a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.2a is --H, halo, or --OR.sup.8a in which R.sup.8a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidino, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidino, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;n is 2 or 3; andZ is --O--or --S--;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and further comprising administering to said woman an effective amount of estrogen.

Abstract: A class of substituted phenoxy naphthalene compounds of the structure: ##STR1## where n is 2 or 3; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-sulfonyl; R.sup.2 is is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-sulfonyl, or halo; and R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrollidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; are useful in the treatment of pathological conditions associated with post-menopause including osteoporosis, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, cardiovascular disease (particularly hyperlipidemia), and hormonally-dependent cancers (particularly breast and uterine cancer).

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of substituted indene compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts which possess selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) activity and are thus useful in the treatment of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, particularly hyperlipidemia in women. The compounds possess the structure ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, phenylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, or alkylsulfonyloxy. R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, alkoxy, phenylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, or alkylsulfonyloxy. R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexa-methyleneimino, and n is 2 or 3. The dashed line bond between the carbon atoms at positions 1 and 2 of the indene nucleus represent an optional double bond with the proviso that when the double bond is absent, the parenthetic hydroxy group at position 1 is present and vice versa.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-naphthamide derivatives, in the form of bases or of salts, corresponding to the following general formula (I): ##STR1## in which: the Z-Y entity represents an N--CH.sub.2, C.dbd.CH or CH--CH.sub.2 group;R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen, fluorine, bromine or iodine atom or a hydroxyl, methoxy, nitrile or nitro group;R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen or bromine atom or a hydroxyl, methoxy, nitrile or nitro group;the R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 substituents both being situated on the same ring of the naphthamide unit or each being situated on one of the rings;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can be identical or different and each independently represent a hydrogen or chlorine atom or a methoxy or methyl group or an electron-withdrawing group.The invention also relates to their therapeutic applications as partial agonists of the dopamine D.sub.3 receptor.The invention applies more particularly to the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions involving the dopamine D.sub.

Abstract: Sulfonamide compounds are described which are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly stromelysin-1 and gelatinase A (72 kD gelatinase). Also described are methods for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes using the compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R1.dbd.(cyclo)alk(en)yl, aralkyl, alkyl(oxy)carbonyl, CONH2, etc.; R2.dbd.H, (cyclo)alk(en)yl, aralkyl, etc.; R3-R5.dbd.H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, etc.; R6,R7.dbd.H, alkyl; R6R7.dbd.atoms to complete a ring; R8,R9.dbd.groups cited for R2, 2-oxoimidazolidinoalkyl, etc.; NR8R9=heterocyclyl; 1 of X,Y=CH2 and the other.dbd.CH2, O, S were prepd. Thus, 1-indancarboxylic acid was converted in 5 steps to 1-(N,N-dipropylaminomethyl)-6-formylaminoindane oxalate which had ED50 of 0.0055.mu.M/kg s.c. in the 8--OH DPAT cue agonism test in rats.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, aryl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, said C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, said C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl being optionally substituted by fluoro, COOH, --COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, adamantyl, aryl or het.sup.1, and said C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl being optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxy, fluoro, fluoro (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl and fluoro (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) Alkoxy; R.sub.1 is phenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, benzothienyl or indolyl, each optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo and trifluormethyl; R.sup.2 is --CO.sub.2 H, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --CONR.sup.5 (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl), --NR.sup.5 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkanoyl), --NR.sup.

Abstract: New 2-aminoindan compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein: n, Ar, R, E, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, and X.sub.4 are as defined in the description, in the form of a racemic mixture and in the form of optical isomers, and physiologically-tolerable acid addition salts thereof. The products of the invention are useful as medicaments and exhibit selective binding affinity for the 5HT.sub.1B receptors.

Abstract: New N-arylpiperidine compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein: A, m, R, E, n and Ar are as defined in the description, the isomers thereof and the addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of disorders involving the serotininergic system.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-benzoyl)-2-benzyl-4-(azanaphthoyl-amino)-piperi dines of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently of the other N and/or CH and the ring A is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro and trifluoromethyl; and the salts thereof, to the use thereof, to processes for the preparation thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound according to the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.