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Pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis

US4959389A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1987
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/225
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition including at least one salt of fumaric acid monoalkyl ester having the formula: ##STR1## alone or in combination with dialkyl fumarate having the formula: ##STR2## is provided for treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. In particular, use of the calcium salt of fumaric acid monoalkyl ester in the composition is desirable.

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