摘要 |
The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) wherein (a) R1 and R2 together form an oxy group or (b) R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydroxy or acetoxy, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of agitation, in particular behavioral agitation, especially in dementia patients; a method for the treatment of agitation; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I; a combination comprising (a) a compound of formula I and (b) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of nootropic plant extracts, calcium antagonists, cholinesterase inhibitors, dihydroergotoxin, nicergoline, piracetame, purine derivates, pyritinol, vincamine and vinpocetine; and a commercial package including such combination.
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