abstract |
Novel compounds are provided which are 11 -beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors. 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor therapy. These novel compounds of formula I: n n n n n n n n n n or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, Q, X, Y, R 3 , R 3a , and R 3b are defined herein. |