abstract |
9-(4-Methylthiazol-2-yl)- 11-(pyridin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-2, 7a-diazadibenzo[a,c]cyclohepten-8-one, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having high affinity for the a2 and/or a3 subunit thereof, and are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions. |