Thiazole derivatives, processes for production thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same

摘要

Compounds of the formula: <IMAGE> wherein A is S, SO, or SO2, R1 is H or acyl, R2 is H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, halogen or carboxy, and R3 is pyridyl are claimed. The compounds are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of e.g. rheumatism, nephritis and thrombocytopenia.