novel use of activators and stimulators of soluble guanylate cyclase for the prevention or treatment of renal disorders
The present invention relates generally to a method for the treatment of renal failure or renal hypertension and, more particularly, for improving the recovery from acute renal failure or renal hypertension by treatment with activators of soluble guanylate cyclase or stimulators of guanylate cyclase.
1 . A method for prophylaxis and/or treatment of renal failure or renal hypertension comprising administering an effective amount of a compound selected from compounds of formulas (I) to (VI)
or a salt, hydrate, or hydrate of a salt thereof.
2 . The method according to claim 1 for improving the recovery from acute renal failure or renal hypertension.
3 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the medicament is for oral use compound is administered orally.
4 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the compound is administered prophylactically.
5 . A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of renal failure or renal hypertension, comprising at least one compound of the formulas (I) to (VI), as defined in claim 1 .