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Abstract

This invention relates to a 4-quinolinone derivative represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 mean individually H, halogen, cyano, or lower alkyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylthio or lower alkoxy which may be substituted by halogen, or phenylsulfonyl, phenylsulfinyl or phenylthio which may have a substituent; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 denote individually H, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl which may be substituted by halogen, or pyridyl, furanyl or phenyl which may have a substituent, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may form a 4-, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, or a salt thereof, and an intermediate useful for the preparation thereof, and besides a medicinal composition comprising this compound as an active ingredient. The compound (1) or the salt thereof has an excellent potassium channel-activating effect and is useful as, for example, a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for diseases of circulatory and bronchial systems.

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