Azaindole derivatives of formula (I):
wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification, are
described. These compounds have a combination of partial nicotinic
acetylcholine receptor agonism and dopamine reuptake inhibition. The
invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these
compounds, to methods for preparing them, methods for preparing novel
intermediates useful for their synthesis, methods for preparing
compositions, and uses of such compounds and compositions, for example,
their use in administering them to patients to achieve a therapeutic
effect in disorders in which nicotinic receptors and/or dopamine
transporters are involved, or that can be treated via manipulation of
those receptors