| abstract |
The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): n n nwhere Q is a group of formula: n nThese compounds inhibit cyclic guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate phosphodiesterases (cGMP PDEs). More notably, the compounds are potent and selective inhibitors of the type 5 cyclic guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate phosphodiesterases and have utility therefore in a variety of therapeutic areas. In particular, the present compounds are of value for the curative or prophylactic treatment of mammalian sexual disorders. |