Orally active prodrug derivatives of the cardiotonic agent 4-ethyl-1,3-dihydro-5-[4-(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzoyl]-2H-imidazol-2-one are disclosed. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also provided.  
                            本研究公开了强心剂 4-乙基-1,3-二氢-5-[4-(2-甲基-
1H-咪唑-1-基)苯甲酰基]-
2H-咪唑-2-酮的口服活性原药衍
生物。还提供了含有此类化合物的药物制剂。