| abstract |
The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of general formula (I), which are phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDEs), in particular phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and processes for their preparation. These novel PDEs are useful in treating allergic and inflammatory diseases (such as asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, respiratory distress syndrome, chronic bronchitis, nephritis, rheumatoid spondylitis, osteoarthritis, atopic dermatitis, eosinophilic granuloma, psoriasis, rheumatoid septic shock, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, chronic inflammation, Crohn's syndrome and central nervous system(CNS) disorders) and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor(TNF-α). |