| abstract |
The second use of the analogous compounds of sesquiterpene or salt thereof of the formula (1) and (2), for treating ulcerative large intestinal diseases, and a pharmaceutical composition containing, as the active ingredient, said sesquiterpene compound. The sesquiterpene compounds have been known in German Patent No. DE 2821403 [corresponding to U. K. Patent No. 1601479 and Japanese Patnet Kokai No. 54-36255 (1979)] and in German Patent Offenlegungsschrift No. DE 3031788 [corresponding to Japanese Patent Kokai No. 54-37832 (1979)], but known as different pharmaceutical use, i.e., anticancer agent. |