PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AZABENZIMIDAZOLES SUITABLE FOR TREATING ASTHMA, ARTHRITIS AND SIMILAR DISEASES, AS WELL AS PHARMACEUTICQL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME

摘要

A series of imidazo(4,5-c)pyridines of formula (I) which inhibit platelet activating factor (PAF) and also block leukotriene D4 receptors are useful in treating asthma, arthritis, psoriasis, gastrointestinal distress, myocardial infarction, stroke and shock.