摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an agent for treating or preventing cardiac myopathy, having both improving action on cardiac function and life lengthening action, by using a specific readily obtainable piperazinylbenzenesulfonic acid derivative as an active ingredient. SOLUTION: This agent for treating or preventing cardiac myopathy comprises a 2-(1-piperazinyl)-5-methylbenzenesulfonic acid derivative, its salt, its hydrate or its solvate as an active ingredient. 2-(1-Piperazinyl-5- methylbenzenesulfonic acid derivative monohydrate is preferably among the compound of the formula. The medicine is effective especially for sudden cardiac myopathy and specific cardiac myopathy. A daily oral dose of the compound of the formula as the active ingredient is 0.01-1,000 mg per adult. |