Selective serotonin 5HT1A-receptor agonist. Prepn: A. Colombo Pinol et al., EP 382637; eidem, US 5128343 (1990, 1992 both to Esteve). Receptor binding studies and pharmacology: B. Costall et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 262, 90 (1992); M. Ballarin et al., Br. J. Pharmacol. 113, 425 (1994). Gastroprotective effects: A. J. Farré et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 272, 832 (1995).
Anxiolytic.
Anxiolytic; Arylpiperazines; Serotonin Receptor Agonist