The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof,
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wherein: X is CH or N; and R.sup.4 is optionally substituted C.sub.3-8
alkyl or optionally substituted C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl.
The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising
compounds of formula (I), and the use of such compounds in the treatment
of a disease selected from osteoporosis, Paget's disease, Chagas's
disease, malaria, gingival diseases, hypercalaemia, metabolic bone
disease, diseases involving matrix or cartilage degradation, and bone
cancer disorders such as bone metastases and associated pain.