novel amide derivatives are disclosed . as examples of said amide derivatives are mentioned n - cyclohexyl - n - methyl -- 2 -- 3 , 5 - dibromobenzyl ) amine and n - cyclohexyl - n - methyl -- 2 , 4 - pentadienoylamino )- 3 , 5 - dibromobenzyl ) amine . these amide derivatives have a 5 - lipoxygenase inhibitory activity and are useful as an antiallergic agent .