TRICYCLIC PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES, MEDICAMENTS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOUNDS, THEIR USE AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION

摘要

The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula (I), wherein the variables R1-R8 are defined as in the description, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme.