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Tetrahydro-imidazolylmethylcarbazolones and analogs thereof for treating 5-HT function disturbances

US4859662A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1988
Grant dateAug 22, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D403/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and the various substituents are defined hereinbelow. The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting.

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