| abstract |
(57) [Summary] (Modified) [Structure] General formula [In the formula, R 1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a benzyl group or the like; R 2 is an optionally substituted phenyl group; R 3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a benzyl group or the like; and R 4 is a lower alkyl group. X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. ] A therapeutic agent for cachexia improvement, which comprises a specific carboxylic acid amide derivative represented by [Effect] The present therapeutic agent is effective for improving cachexia, particularly for treating cachexia of cancer. |