| abstract |
A lactamine of formula (II) in which the symbols are as defined in the claims, a compound of formula (I) containing a base, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug thereof. process for the production of the ester; and precursors for said compound and processes for preparing said precursors. Compounds of formula (I); They are pharmaceutically active compounds that are selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase II. |