The invention is directed to novel indole carboxamide derivatives. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to formula I:
where R1, R2, R3, U and V are defined below and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of IKK2 and can be useful in the treatment of disorders associated with inappropriate IKK2 (also known as IKKβ) activity, such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Accordingly, the invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the invention. The invention is still further directed to methods of inhibiting IKK2 activity and treatment of disorders associated therewith using a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention.
A compound of formula (I), wherein R
3
, R
4
, G, B, M, and Z are as defined in the claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The compounds of formula (I) possess utility as FGFR inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of a condition, where FGFR kinase inhibition is desired, such as cancer.