NOVEL ANXIOLYTIC AGENT

摘要

An anxiolytic agent characterized by containing as an active ingredient 4-(1-piperidylmethyl)phenol (PMP) or a derivative having the same biological activity as that thereof; and a method of using as an anxiolytic agent PMP or a derivative having the same biological activity as that thereof. The PMP is an anxiolytic agent capable of acting via sigma receptor, having the advantage that it even in a small amount is effective and is capable of oral administration. The PMP has the potential for becoming an excellent medicinal drug for treating anxiety disorders.