Title: Method for treating rheumatism

Abstract: A method for treating rheumatism and/or arthritis in mammals afflicted therewith by administering an effective amount of N-(2-mercapto-2-methylpropanoyl)-L-cysteine or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

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Inventors: Iwao, Jun-ichi (Takarazuka, JP)
Iso, Tadashi (Tondabayashi, JP)

Application Number: 082330
Filing Date: 1979-10-05
Publication_date: 1980-12-23
Assignee: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Osaka, JP)
Primary Class(es): 514/562 514/825
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US Patent Ref:

4053651

Oct, 1977

Ondetti et al.

424/273.

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Primary Examiner: Friedman, Stanley J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Frishauf, Holtz, Goodman & Woodward