The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: R.sup.3 is
tert-butylmethyl, sec-butyl or tert-butyl; X is CH or N; and R.sup.4 is
optionally substituted C.sub.1-8 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. ##STR00001##