The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-5-[(Z)-(5-fluoro-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)methyl]-2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyro!e-3-carboxamide and salts thereof, in particular N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-5-[(2)-(5-fluoro-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-...