4-thioxo-4,7-dihydro-thieno[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carboxamides as antiviral agents

摘要

The invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 have any of the values defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds or salts, and methods of treating a herpesvirus infection, atherosclerosis or restenosis using such compounds or salts.