This invention provides a nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor composition comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one member of the group consisting of various phenanthrene derivatives, typically represented by the following general formula (1), and salts thereof. ##STR1## The nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor composition of this invention is useful for the prophylaxis and therapy of nitric oxide-associated diseases such as endotoxin shock.
这项发明提供一种
一氧化氮合成
抑制剂组合物,其活性成分至少包括各种
菲类衍
生物中的一种成员,通常由以下一般式(1)表示,并其盐。 这种发明的
一氧化氮合成
抑制剂组合物对于预防和治疗与
一氧化氮相关的疾病,如内毒素休克,是有用的。