Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P.
Benzimidazole derivatives
 The present invention provides novel benzimidazole derivatives or salts thereof represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R.sup.2 is a phenyl-lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 is a heterocyclic group selected from the group consisting of an indolyl group, indolinyl group, 1H-indazolyl group, 2(1H)-quinolinonyl group, 3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinonyl group and 1,4-benzoxazinyl group; A is a lower alkylene group; n is 0 or 1. The benzimidazole derivatives or salts of the present invention are effective agents for treating various arteriosclerotic diseases. 
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Masahiro Takao Takeshi Hirotaka Shinji Nobuyuki Seiji
Saito Nishi Nagatani Yukawa Yoshinaga Koga Sato