In psychopharmacol. tests in rats and mice, CGP 4718A (4-(5-chlorobenzofuranyl-2)-1-methylpiperidine HCl)(I) [54403-20-2] exerted behavioral effects typical of both monoamine oxidase (MAO)-A and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) uptake inhibitors (reserpine antagonism, L-5-HTP potentiation, antiaggressive activity in isolated mice).The potential antidepressant activity of the drug was indicated in rats by antagonism of reserpine and its effect in the social-conflict test.CGP 4718A did not impair motor coordination and had no influence on locomotor activity up to high doses in mice and rats.In monkeys, it increased directed individual activities, including sex-related behaviors and diminished locomotor activity and passivity.Electroencephalog. studies in cats revealed a significant decrease in paradoxical sleep after treatment with CGP 4718A.In isolated organs, no significant antagonism of norepinephrine, 5-HT, acetylcholine, or histamine was found.Cardiovascular studies in cats showed only transient effects on blood pressure and no effect on heart rate.In conscious dogs no cardiovascular effects were found.No potentiation of the pressor effect of tyramine in rats was detectable after repeated doses of up to 300 mg/kg orally.A weak cardiodepressant effect was seen in isolated guinea pig atria.In conclusion, in animal experiments CGP 4718A combines an interesting spectrum of antidepressant, activating and antiaggressive properties with a lack of cardiovascular and tyramine-potentiating effects.