An inhibitor of aldose reductase which contains, as the effective ingredient, a flavone derivative having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group, R.sub.2 is hydroxyl group or methoxyl group or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The inhibitor is useful for preventing, reducing or treating complications of diabetes.
一种醛糖还原酶
抑制剂,其有效成分为含有以下结构式的
黄酮衍
生物:##STR1## 其中R.sub.1为氢原子或羟基,R.sub.2为羟基或甲氧基,或其药学上可接受的盐,并含有药学上可接受的载体。该
抑制剂可用于预防、减少或治疗糖尿病的并发症。