Abstract: To provide a novel colitis ameliorating agent. A colitis ameliorating agent comprising a trans-astaxanthin derivative of formula (I), geometric isomers thereof, a mixture of the geometric isomers, an optical isomer thereof, or a salt thereof; (wherein m1, m2, n1, and n2 are each the same or different and mean an integer of 1 to 6).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of glaucoma which comprises an angiotensin II antagonist and a prostaglandin which is unoprostone or latanoprost, and a method for treatment of glaucoma by administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma which comprises an angiotensin II antagonist and at least one compound selected from an adrenaline receptor blocker, a prostaglandin and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; and a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma by administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: A method for the prevention or treatment of intraocular angiogenic diseases such as proliferative retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, retinal artery occlusion or age-related macular degeneration, which comprises administering to a mammal (such as a human) in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist such as 4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-propyl-1-[2?-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-ylmethyl]imidazole-5-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma which comprises an angiotensin II antagonist and timolol maleate and a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma by administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma which comprises an angiotensin II antagonist and dorzolamide or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma by administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: An intraocular tension lowering composition for topical administration is disclosed which comprises an effective amount of an (i) angiotensin II antagonist, (ii) a boric aid and (iii) an ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. Said composition has excellent intraocular tension lowering activity. Said composition may be effectively administered to humans and other warm-blooded animals to lower intraocular tension.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma which comprises an angiotensin II antagonist and at least one compound selected from an adrenaline receptor blocker, a prostaglandin and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; and a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma by administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: An intraocular tension lowering composition for topical administration comprises an effective amount of an (i) angiotensin II antagonist, (ii) a boric aid and (iii) an ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. Said composition has excellent intraocular tension lowering activity. Said composition may be effectively administered to humans and other warm-blooded animals to lower intraocular tension.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein one of m and n is 0, and the other is 0, 1 or 2; k is 0 or 1 to 12; R1 is hydrogen, a substituent which is an aryl or a heterocyclic, or an optionally substituted alkyl group; A is a single bond, an oxygen atom, a carbonyl group or a group of the formula —N(R2)CO—, —N(R2)CS—, —N(R2)SO2—, —CON(R2)N(R3)CO—, —CON(R2)CO—, —CON(R2)CS—, —CON(R2)SO2—, —O—CO—, —ON(R2)CO—, —ON(R2)SO2—, —O—CON(R2)N(R3)CO—, —O—CON(R2)CO—, —O—CON(R2)SO2—, —CO—O—, —CO—CO—, —CO—CON(R2)N(R3)CO—, —CO—CON(R2)CO—, —CO—CON(R2)SO2—, —N(R2)O—, —N(R2)COCO—, —N(R2)N(R3)CO—, —N(R2)N(R3)SO2—, —N(R2)CON(R3)N(R4)CO—, —N(R2)CON(R3)CO—, —N(R2)CON(R3)SO2&mdas

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein one of m and n represents 0, and the other represents 0, 1 or 2; k represents 0 or 1 to 12; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, an aryl, a heterocyclic, an alkyl, a hydroxy or --OR.sup.7, wherein R.sup.7 is an alkyl, an alkenyl or an aralkyl; A is --CON(R.sup.2)SO.sub.2--, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, an alkyl or an aralkyl; B is a single bond; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds have the ability to enhance the activity of glutathione reductase and can therefore be used for the treatment and prevention of a variety of diseases including cataracts.

Abstract: A method of treating ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma in a mammal by locally administering to the eyes of a mammal a composition comprising an effective amount of a compound of the formula wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or R.sup.5 --A--B--, where R.sup.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or aliphatic acyl; A is oxygen or sulfur; and B is a single bond or a lower alkylene; R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or --C(R.sup.6)(R.sup.7)(R.sup.8), wherein R.sup.6 is hydroxyl or lower alkoxy; and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 each is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl; R.sup.3 is carboxyl or --CON(R.sup.9)(R.sup.10), wherein R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 each is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.4 is carboxyl, carboxycarbonyl or tetrazol-5-yl; or a pharmacologically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of eye disorders employ ocular hypotensive compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy; each R.sup.2 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, nitro or carboxy; R.sup.3 is selected from amino, mono-substituted amino, and di-substituted amino; A and B each represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene, X represents --NH-- or --CH.sub.2 -- and n is 1, 2 or 3; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of eye disorders employ ocular hypotensive compounds of the formula (I); ##STR1## (wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy;each R.sup.2 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, nitro or carboxy;R.sup.3 is selected from heterocyclic, amino, mono-substituted amino, and di-substituted amino,A and B each represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene,X represents --NH-- or --CH.sub.2 --; and n is 1, 2 or 3)or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof.