New tricyclic fused imidazole derivatives of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 stands for hydrogen or hydroxy,n is equal to zero or one,m is equal to zero, one or two,A stands for a group of the general formula (II), ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or hydroxy,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or amino, orQ and Z each stand for nitrogen or a=C-- group, orA stands for a group of the general formula (III), ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent hydrogen, methyl, chlorine or nitro,Were prepared by reacting a compound of the general formula (IV) ##STR4## wherein A and n each have the same meanings as defined above, with a compound of the general formula (V), ##STR5## wherein X stands for halogen, R.sub.6 stands for hydrogen and R.sub.7 stands for a group of the general formula (VI),--(ch.sub.2).sub.m --X VI.in which m and X each have the same meanings as defined above, or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 together stand for oxygen. The reaction is carried out optionally in the presence of a base. The compounds of the general formula (I) can be converted into their acid addition salts.The compounds of the general formula (I) as well as their acid addition salts exert antipyretic and antiphlogistic activities, inhibit the reproduction of viruses, and exert a protecting effect against albumine shock.