Derivatives of aromatic cyclic alkylethers

摘要

The present invention provides compounds of the formula: <IMAGE> Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: R1 and R2 are each alkyl; n is an integer of from 1 to 4; x is oxygen or -(CH2)m-; m is an integer of from 1 to 3; y is oxygen or sulfur; and p is an integer of from 1 to 4. These compounds are inhibitors of COX-I and/or COX-II, and are useful for the treatment of inflammation-associated disorders. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I in combination with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, and a method for treating inflammation-associated disorders in an animal comprising administering a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I to the animal.