| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition, and method of use, of an octahydrobenzo¢f!quinoline-based compound represented by structural formula (I). In this formula, R1 is -OH or -OCH3 and R2 is -H, -OH or -OCH3. In addition, R3 is a C1 to C2 saturated or unsaturated, alkyl group. Furthermore, R4 is an aryl group, wherein examples of suitable aryl groups, as defined herein, include phenyl and thienyl groups. The method of this invention relates to the use of the claimed compositions to treat psychotic disorders, to treat Parkinson's disease, or to sedate a mammal by administering an effective amount of a claimed composition. |