To provide new uses of a 5-HT4
receptor agonist, specifically
isopropyl-3-{5-[1-(3-methoxypropyl)piperidin-4-yl]-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-2-yl}-1H-
indazole (Compound-1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for treatment of
dementia due to
menopause,
senile dementia, cognitive deficits associated with
schizophrenia, depression,
chemotherapy-induced
cognitive impairment, and behavioral and psychological symptoms of
dementia such as apathy / indifference, agitation, aggression, depression,
anxiety,
irritability / lability,
dysphoria, aberrant
motor behavior, delusions, hallucinations, elation / euphoria,
psychosis,
disinhibition, sleep and night time behavior disorders, or
appetite and
eating disorders, and use of the compounds in the manufacture of medicament intended for the treatment of the disorders described herein.SOLUTION: The 5-HT4
receptor agonist of the present invention can be a potent
drug candidate for treatment of
menopause-related memory and cognitive loss.SELECTED DRAWING: None