Imidazole derivatives, processes for the preparation of the same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, the use of the same for the manufacture of medicaments of therapeutic value, and intermediates formed during said processes.

摘要

Novel imidazole of the formula: <CHEM> wherein Ring A is pyridyl group or a substituted pyridyl group; Ring B is phenyl group or a substituted phenyl group; R<1> and R<2> are hydrogen atom or are combined together to form a group of the formula: -(CH2)q-; m is 1 or 2; n is 0, 1 or 2; and q is 3 or 4, or a salt thereof are disclosed. Said derivative (I) and a salt thereof are useful an anti-ulcer agents. Processes for the preparation of such derivatives are also provided, together with chemical intermediates formed during said processes. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are further provided. The use of such compounds is also provided for the manufacture of medicaments of therapeutic value.