| abstract |
PCT No. PCT/JP97/03839 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 22, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 22, 1999 PCT Filed Oct. 22, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/18794 PCT Pub. Date May 7, 1998A heterocyclic amide compound of the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and a pharmaceutical use thereof. The heterocyclic amide compound and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof of the present invention have superior inhibitory action on chymase group in mammals inclusive of human, and can be administered orally or parenterally. Therefore, they are useful as chymase inhibitors and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of various diseases caused by chymase, such as those caused by angiotensin II. |