Antagonists to the vanilloid receptor subtype 1 (VR1) and uses thereof

12 3 Compounds having formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or salt of a prodrug thereof, wherein L, A, G, R, Rand Rare as defined herein. These compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of pain, inflammatory hyperalgesia, and urinary dysfunctions, such as bladder overactivity and urinary incontinence.