Abstract:
The invention concerns azaindole derivatives having the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification. These compounds have a combination of partial nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonism and dopamine reuptake inhibition. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, to methods for preparing them, methods for preparing novel intermediates useful for their synthesis, methods for preparing compositions, and uses of such compounds and compositions, particularly their use in administering them to patients to achieve a therapeutic effect in disorders in which nicotinic receptors and/or dopamine transporters are involved, or that can be treated via manipulation of those receptors.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a group of novel aryloxyethylamine derivatives with a dual mode of action: serotonin reuptake inhibition and partial agonism on dopamine -D 2 receptors. The invention also relates to the use of a compound disclosed herein for the manufacture of a medicament giving a beneficial effect. The compounds have the general formula (1): Z-T-Ar wherein: Z is a fragment of the general formula (2): and wherein the other symbols have the meanings given in the specification, and tautomers, stereoisomers and N-oxides thereof, as well as pharmacologically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates of said compounds of formula (1) and its tautomers, stereoisomers and N-oxides.