| abstract |
The invention discloses compounds of formula (I): n n n Or a salt thereof, wherein Q, R 1a , R 1b , R 2a , R 2b , R 3 , R 4 , R 5a , R 5b , R 6a , R 6c , R 7a , R 7b , R 7c, and R 7d are defined in In this article. Methods of using such compounds as inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BtK) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds are also disclosed. These compounds are useful for treating, preventing or slowing the progression of a disease or disorder in a variety of therapeutic areas such as autoimmune diseases and vascular diseases. |