Claims
- 1. A compound of formula: ##STR9## wherein X is 1 or 2, and C.sub.1-4 alkane is straight or branched chain.
- 2. The compound of claim 1 which is bis(5-mercaptopyridoxine) ethane-1,2-disulfonate.
- 3. A method of treating rheumatoid arthritis which comprises the administration to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula: ##STR10## wherein X is 1 or 2, and C.sub.1-4 alkane is straight or branched chain.
- 4. The method of treatment of claim 3 wherein the compound is bis(5-mercaptopyridoxine) ethane-1,2-disulfonate.
- 5. A pharmaceutical composition for treating rheumatoid arthritis comprising a carrier and an effective amount of a compound of formula: ##STR11## wherein X is 1 or 2, and C.sub.1-4 alkane is straight or branched chain.
- 6. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 5 wherein the compound is bis(5-mercaptopyridoxine) ethane-1,2-disulfonate.
Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation-in-part of prior co-pending application Ser. No. 576,055, filed May 9, 1975 now abandoned.
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Continuation in Parts (1)
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