| abstract |
Derivatives of pyrrolo[2,1-b]benzothiazepines with formula (I) where A is CH-CH2C=CH; R is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkylthio, C1-C4 alkyl, C5-C6 cycloalkyl; R1 is 1-peperazinyl, 1-homopiperazinyl and 1-piperidinyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkylthio, C1-C4 alkyl, CHO, CH=NOH,CH2OH. The formula (I) compounds are endowed with characteristic atypical anti-psychotic activity, and are therefore useful as medicaments, in particular for the treatment and prevention of schizophrenia, paranoid states, manic-depressive states, disorders of the affective sphere, social regression, personality regression, and hallucinations. Said compounds also present advantageous pharmacokinetic properties. |