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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2003
Alastair Denholm, Horsham, GB;
Thomas Hugo Keller, Singapore, SG;
Clive Mccarthy, Basel, CH;
Neil John Press, Horsham, GB;
Roger John Taylor, Horsham, GB;
Alastair Denholm, Horsham, GB;
Thomas Hugo Keller, Singapore, SG;
Clive McCarthy, Basel, CH;
Neil John Press, Horsham, GB;
Roger John Taylor, Horsham, GB;
Novartis AG, Basel, CH;
Abstract
Compounds of formula I in free or salt form, wherein R, Rand Rhave the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating conditions mediated by of phosphodiesterase type 4 or the down-regulation or inhibition of TNF-α release, particularly obstructive or inflammatory airways diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.