Abstract: An agent for removing a circulatory dysfunction factor, which is effective for ameliorating a circulatory dysfunction, particularly a heart failure, and for treating or preventing circulatory diseases, for example, heart diseases, such as a cardiac failure or a congestive cardiac failure, or a phlebemphraxis is provided. The agent for removing the circulatory dysfunction factor contains a spherical activated carbon as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: An adsorbent for an oral administration, comprising a porous spherical carbonaceous substance wherein a diameter is 0.01 to 1 mm, a specific surface area determined by a BET method is 700 m2/g or more, a volume of pores having a pore diameter of 20 to 15000 nm is from not less than 0.04 mL/g to less than 0.10 mL/g, a total amount of acidic groups is 0.30 to 1.20 meq/g, and a total amount of basic groups is 0.20 to 1.00 meq/g, is disclosed.

Abstract: An adsorbent for an oral administration, comprising a porous spherical carbonaceous substance wherein a diameter is 0.01 to 1 mm, a specific surface area determined by a BET method is 700 m2/g or more, a volume of pores having a pore diameter of 20 to 15000 nm is from not less than 0.04 mL/g to less than 0.10 mL/g, a total amount of acidic groups is 0.30 to 1.20 meq/g, and a total amount of basic groups is 0.20 to 1.00 meq/g, is disclosed.

Abstract: An adsorbent for an oral administration, comprising a porous spherical carbonaceous substance wherein a diameter is 0.01 to 1 mm, a specific surface area determined by a BET method is 700 m2/g or more, a volume of pores having a pore diameter of 20 to 15000 nm is from not less than 0.04 mL/g to less than 0.10 mL/g, a total amount of acidic groups is 0.30 to 1.20 meq/g, and a total amount of basic groups is 0.20 to 0.70 meq/g, is disclosed.

Abstract: A novel benzimidazole derivative [specifically, for example, 2-ethoxy-1-[{4′-(2″-N,N-dimethylaminoethoxycarbonyl)phenyl}methyl]-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxylic acid morpholide] represented by formula (I) and a salt thereof. The compound exhibits satisfactory curative effects for cardiac and nephric diseases, although having little action on blood-pressure.

Abstract: This invention relates to cardiac diseases improving agents substantially free from antagonistic action to type 1 receptor of angiotensin II which participates to hypotensive action. Particularly, this invention relates to cardiac diseases improving agents composed of effective ingredients of aromatic compounds or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof shown by below mentioned general formula. Chemical formula 1 [General formula (I)]  (wherein, substituents thereof typically include, R1, R4, R13 representing hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group and so forth, R8 representing —CO—, —SO2— or single bond, R2 representing a 3-7 membered aliphatic cyclic amino group having at least one nitrogen atom, R7 representing —CO—or —SO2—, and R12 representing N-substituted valeramido group.

Abstract: This invention relates to cardiac diseases improving agents substantially free from antagonistic action to type 1 receptor of angiotensin II which participates to hypotensive action. Particularly, this invention relates to cardiac diseases improving agents composed of effective ingredients of aromatic compounds or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof shown by below mentioned general formula. ##STR1## (wherein, substituents thereof typically include, R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R.sup.13 representing hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group and so forth, R.sup.8 representing --CO--, --SO.sub.2 -- or single bond, R.sup.2 representing a 3-7 membered aliphatic cyclic amino group having at least one nitrogen atom, R.sup.7 representing --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --, and R.sup.12 representing N-substituted valeramido group.

Abstract: An aromatic compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## specifically, for example, 3-??(4-carboxyphenyl)methyl!valeramido!-4-dimethylaminobenzoic acid 4'-methylpiperazide, or a salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said aromatic compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent which provides sufficiently effective alleviation of renal dysfunction without affecting blood pressure at a low blood concentration.

Abstract: A benzene derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.21 ; R.sup.2 is hydroxyl, --OR.sup.22, three- to seven-membered saturated cycloaliphatic amino optionally interrupted by one or more nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atoms, --NHR.sup.23, --N(R.sup.24).sub.2, --NH.sub.2 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, or --C(.dbd.O)R.sup.25 ; R.sup.7 is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.8 is --CO--, single bond; R.sup.12 is --R.sup.11 --R.sup.5 ; R.sup.11 is --N(R.sup.5)--, --NH--, --O--, --N(R.sup.26)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)R.sup.27)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NH.sub.2)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NHR.sup.28)--; R.sup.13 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NHC(.dbd.O)(CH.sub.2).sub.m C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NHC(.dbd.O)R.sup.29, --NHC(.dbd.O)CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.30, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; Z is C, CH, N; A is CH, N; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOH, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOR.sup.31, --CH.

Abstract: A benzene derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.21 ; R.sup.2 is hydroxyl, --OR.sup.22, three- to seven-membered saturated cycloaliphatic amino optionally interrupted by one or more nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atoms, --NHR.sup.23, --N(R.sup.24).sub.2, --NH.sub.2 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, or --C(.dbd.O)R.sup.25 ; R.sup.7 is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.8 is --CO--, single bond; R.sup.12 is --R.sup.11 --R.sup.5 ; R.sup.11 is --N(R.sup.5)--, --NH--, --O--, --N(R.sup.26)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)R.sup.27)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NH.sub.2)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NHR.sup.28)--; R.sup.13 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NHC(.dbd.O) (CH.sub.2).sub.m C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NHC(.dbd.O) R.sup.29, --NHC(.dbd.O)CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.30, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; Z is C, CH, N; A is CH, N; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOH, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOR.sup.31, --CH.

Abstract: A benzene derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.21 ; R.sup.2 is hydroxyl, --OR.sup.22, three- to seven-membered saturated cycloaliphatic amino optionally interrupted by one or more nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atoms, --NHR.sup.23, --N(R.sup.24).sub.2, --NH.sub.2 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, or --C(.dbd.O)R.sup.25 ; R.sup.7 is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.8 is --CO--, single bond; R.sup.12 is --R.sup.11 --R.sup.5 ; R.sup.11 is --N(R.sup.5)--, --NH--, --O--, --N(R.sup.26)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)R.sup.27)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NH.sub.2)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NHR.sup.28)--; R.sup.13 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NHC(.dbd.O)(CH.sub.2).sub.m C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NHC(.dbd.O)R.sup.29, --NHC(.dbd.O)CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.30, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; Z is C, CH, N; A is CH, N; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOH, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOR.sup.31, --CH.

Abstract: A pyrimidine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, haloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or --NHR.sup.11 group; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen or halogen atom, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, haloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.12, --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.p C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --OR.sup.13, --N(R.sup.14)(CH.sub.2).sub.q C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NHC(.dbd.O)R.sup.15, --NHC(.dbd.O)(CH.sub.2).sub.r C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NHC(.dbd.O)CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2, --OR.sup.16, or --O(CH.sub.2).sub.s C.sub.6 H.sub.5 group; R.sup.3 is --COOH, --COOR.sup.17, hydroxyl, --OR.sup.18, --NH.sub.2, --N(R.sup.19).sub.2, --NHR.sup.20, azole, or sulfonic acid group; R.sup.11 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or haloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.12, R.sup.13, R.sup.14, R.sup.15, R.sup.16, R.sup.17, R.sup.18, R.sup.19, and R.sup.

Abstract: An agent for reducing nephrotoxicity due to a platinum complex compound, comprising an activated spherical carbon as an active ingredient is disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of treating a patient suffering from hemorrhoidal diseases, comprising orally administering to said patient an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition in dosage unit form comprising a spherical activated carbon having a particle size of 0.05 to 2 mm.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of treating a patient suffering from stoma-peripheral inflammation diseases, comprising orally administering to said patient an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition in dosage unit form comprising a spherical activated carbon having a particle size of 0.05 to 2 mm.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of treating a patient suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases, comprising orally administering to said patient an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition in dosage unit form comprising a spherical activated carbon having a particle size of 0.05 to 2 mm.

Abstract: There is disclosed an enhancer for the antianemia effect of erythropoietin using a spherical carbon as an active ingredient in an amount effective for treating anemia in combination with erythropoietin. The enhancer is orally administered. The antianemia effect of erythropoietin can be remarkably enhanced, the dosage of erythropoietin can be remarkably decreased, and side effects from erythropoietin can be remarkably reduced. There is further disclosed a method of augmenting the antianemia effect of erythropoietin by administering to a patient an effective amount of a spherical carbon in combination with a portion of an effective amount of erythropoietin for treating anemia.

Abstract: An antidiabetic agent containing a spherical carbon (e.g., an activated spherical carbon or a spherical carbonaceous adsorbent) as an active ingredient. The antidiabetic agent can be used for treating diabetes, preferably by using the agent internally as an oral medicine and will not be painful to a patient at an injection site, unlike conventional injections of insulin. Moreover, unlike conventional antidiabetic agents, the antidiabetic agent of the present invention will not induce hypoglycemia.