Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a compound having an antagonistic action against ?-opioid receptors, which causes less side effects and thus is highly safe. A compound represented by the general formula (I), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, provided that R1 and R2 are not simultaneously halogen atoms, R3 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group or a vinyl group, and R4 represents the formula (II): wherein R5 represents a hydroxy group or a C1-C3 alkoxy group, and R6 and R7 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; or the formula (III): wherein Ring A represents a halogen atom(s)-substituted C5-C7 cycloalkyl group which is optionally substituted by a C1-C3 alkoxy group, or a halogen atom(s)-substituted 5- to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic group.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a compound having an antagonistic action against ?-opioid receptors, which causes less side effects and thus is highly safe. A compound represented by the general formula (I), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, provided that R1 and R2 are not simultaneously halogen atoms, R3 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group or a vinyl group, and R4 represents the formula (II): wherein R5 represents a hydroxy group or a C1-C3 alkoxy group, and R6 and R7 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; or the formula (III): wherein Ring A represents a halogen atom(s)-substituted C5-C7 cycloalkyl group which is optionally substituted by a C1-C3 alkoxy group, or a halogen atom(s)-substituted 5- to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic group.

Abstract: A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabetic maculopathy, which can be administered for a long time and exhibits efficacy in a mechanism different from that of existing medicines. The invention relates to a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabetic maculopathy, comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the general formula: wherein X represents a halogen or a hydrogen atom, R1 and R2 concurrently or differently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C1 to C6 alkyl group, or R1 and R2, together with a nitrogen atom bound thereto and optionally another nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom, are combined to form a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle. Preferably, the compound is (2S,4S)-6-fluoro -2?,5?-dioxospiro chroman-4,4?-imidazolidine]-2-carboxamide. The invention also provides a model animal with diabetic maculopathy produced by subjecting a diabetic animal to intraocular ischemia/reperfusion to express edema in a retinal visual cell layer or in a macula lutea.

Abstract: A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabetic maculopathy, which can be administered for a long time and exhibits efficacy in a mechanism different from that of existing medicines. The invention relates to a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabetic maculopathy, comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the general formula: wherein X represents a halogen or a hydrogen atom, R1 and R2 concurrently or differently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C1 to C6 alkyl group, or R1 and R2, together with a nitrogen atom bound thereto and optionally another nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom, are combined to form a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle. Preferably, the compound is (2S,4S)-6-fluoro-2?,5?-dioxospiro[chroman-4,4?-imidazolidine]-2-carboxamide. The invention also provides a model animal with diabetic maculopathy produced by subjecting a diabetic animal to intraocular ischemia/reperfusion to express edema in a retinal visual cell layer or in a macula lutea.

Abstract: A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabeticmaculopathy, which can be administered for a long time and exhibits efficacy in a mechanism different from that of existing medicines. The invention relates to a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabetic maculopathy, comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the general formula: wherein X represents a halogen or a hydrogen atom, R1 and R2 concurrently or differently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C1 to C6 alkyl group, or R1 and R2, together with a nitrogen atom bound thereto and optionally another nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom, are combined to form a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle. Preferably, the compound is (2S,4S)-6-fluoro-2?,5?-dioxospiro chroman-4,4?-imidazolidine]-2-carboxamide. The invention also provides a model animal with diabetic maculopathy produced by subjecting a diabetic animal to intraocular ischemia/reperfusion to express edema in a retinal visual cell layer or in a macula lutea.

Abstract: A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabetic maculopathy, which can be administered for a long time and exhibits efficacy in a mechanism different from that of existing medicines. The invention relates to a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diabetic maculopathy, comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the general formula: wherein X represents a halogen or a hydrogen atom, R1 and R2 concurrently or differently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C1 to C6 alkyl group, or R1 and R2, together with a nitrogen atom bound thereto and optionally another nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom, are combined to form a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle. Preferably, the compound is (2S, 4S)-6-fluoro-2?,5?-dioxospiro [chroman-4,4?-imidazolidine]-2-carboxamide.