Novartis AG
FUSED INDAZOLE PYRIDONE COMPOUNDS AS ANTIVIRALS

Abstract:

The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) ##STR00001## as described herein, along with pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods to use these compounds, salts and compositions for treating viral infections, particularly infections caused by hepatitis B virus, and reducing the occurrence of serious conditions associated with HBV.