Indole derivatives represented by formula (I) ##STR00001## wherein all
symbols represent the same as that in specification), production methods
thereof, and DP receptor antagonist comprising them as active
ingredients.Since the compounds of formula (I) binds and antagonizes to
DP receptor, they are useful for the prevention and/or treatment against
allergic diseases, diseases accompanied with itching, secondary diseases
generated by behaviors caused by itching, inflammation, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, ischemic reperfusion disorder,
cerebrovascular disorder, pleuritis complicated by rheumatoid arthritis,
ulcerative colitis.