| abstract |
The agent is useful for the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications, in particular diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy, ophthalmopathy, atherosclerosis and others. Its effect is long-lasting, small daily doses are administered once. The agent includes 4- [-hydroxy-2-methyl-5- (1-imidazolyl) benzyl] -3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid as an active ingredient. The invention also relates to an optically active compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as to a method for the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications, comprising administering an effective amount of the compound. |