Abstract:
The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof. The compounds are useful in the treatment of illnesses wherein the known steroid, parent or precursor steroid, is generally applied, with increased benefit in terms of pharmacological profile and fewer or milder side effects than those of the known steroids.
Abstract:
The invention relates to inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme. More particularly, the invention relates to compounds that are derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols of formula (I), methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing them and therapeutic use thereof.