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.
本发明提供一种
一氧化氮合成
抑制剂组合物,包括至少一种以下群组成员作为活性成分,即各种
菲类衍
生物,通常由下列一般式(1)表示,和其盐。##STR1## 本发明的
一氧化氮合成
抑制剂组合物对于预防和治疗
一氧化氮相关疾病,例如内毒素休克,是有用的。