abstract |
The present invention relates to compounds that are fast dissociating dopamine 2 receptor antagonists, processes for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds as an active ingredient. The compounds of the invention can be administered to a patient in need thereof to treat or prevent psychosis including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder and schizoaffective disorder. Compounds of the present invention include those encompassed by Formula I. |