1 - (2 - PHENOXYMETHYLPHENYL) PIPERAZINE COMPOUNDS AS SEROTONIN AND NOREPINEPHRINE REUPTAKE INHIBITORS

摘要

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): where a, and R1 through R6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.