The present invention relates to Tetracyclic Lactam Derivatives, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Tetracyclic Lactam Derivative and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disease, a reperfusion injury, an ischemic condition, renal failure, diabetes, a diabetic complication, a vascular disease, reoxygenation injury resulting from organ transplantation, Parkinson's disease, or cancer, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a Tetracyclic Lactam Derivative.