| abstract |
Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows wherein R0, R1, R2, R3, R4 and a are defined herein. The present invention is directed to benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and condition modulated by the TRPM8 (transient receptor potential melastatin subfamily type 8) channel. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of benzimidazole derivatives and to their use in treat-ing various diseases, syndromes, and disorders, including, those that cause inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, cardiovascular diseases aggravated by cold, pulmonary diseases aggravated by cold,, and combinations thereof. |