The present invention pertains to certain compounds of Formula (Ia) and
pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the
5-HT2A serotonin receptor. Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions
thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of platelet
aggreagation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient
ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, blood clot
formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or a symptom thereof,
behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis,
Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS
psychosis, psychotic disorder, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic
schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, and sleep
disorders, sleep disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive
multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like. The present invention also
relates to the methods for the treatment of 5-HT2A serotonin receptor
associated disorders in combination with other pharmaceutical agents
administered separately or together.
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