| abstract |
The present invention provides a method for treating gonococcal infection comprising administering a novel tricyclic nitrogen-containing compound and a corresponding pharmaceutical composition to a subject in need thereof. A method for treating a gonococcal infection comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In the formula, Z 1 and Z 2 are CH or N; R 1a and R 1b are H; halogen; cyano; C 1-6 ) alkyl and the like; A is a piperidine ring and the like; R 2 is H, C 1 -4 alkyl, such as; R 5 represents each ring containing up to 4 heteroatoms, optionally bicyclic carbocyclic may be substituted or a heterocyclic ring system. [Selection figure] None |