The present invention relates to indole and indazole compounds of Formula (I) that activate 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating or preventing diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by activation of AMPK.本發明係有關活化5’-腺苷單磷酸活化的蛋白質激酶(AMPK)之式(I)所示的吲哚和吲唑類化合物:本發明亦包括含有這些化合物的藥學組成物及治療或預防可經由活化AMPK而改善的疾病、病況、或失調症之方法。