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Method for administration of azauridine and pyridoxine for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

US5389617A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1993
Grant dateFeb 14, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/70
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis comprises administering azaribine to the patient at a dosage level of 10 to 50 mg/kg/day for an initial period of from about 1 to about 3 weeks and then administering azaribine to the patient at dosage levels of at least 50 mg/kg/day and preferably at least 100 mg/kg/day.

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