3-Benzoylindolizine derivatives (I) and their salts are new. 3-Benzoylindolizine derivatives of formula (I) and their salts are new. X : (CH 2) n or CH 2-Z(CH 2) 2; n : 1-6; Z : O(CH 2) m; m : 0-3; R 1>; : 1-8C (cyclo)alkyl; A : NR 3>;R 4>;; R 3>;, R 4>; : H, 1-6C (cyclo)alkyl, 1-3C alkyl substituted by 3-6C cycloalkyl, (CH 2) l-O-B'; or NR 3>;R 4>; : form 4-6 membered heterocycle optionally containing one or more additional N or O (optionally substituted by one or more 1-6C (cyclo)alkyl); B' : H or (CH 2) k; l,k : 2 or more; R2 : hydrogen or 1-6C linear, branched or cyclic alkyl. Provided that l+k does not exceed 6. An independent claim is included for a method for preparing (I). [Image] ACTIVITY : Cardiant; Antianginal; Hypotensive; Antiarrhythmic. MECHANISM OF ACTION : alpha -Adrenergic inhibitor; beta -Adrenergic inhibitor; Cardiac ion channel inhibitor.