USE OF PEMIROLAST

摘要

According to the invention there is provided a method for the treatment of airway hyperresponsiveness, which method comprises the administration of pemirolast, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a patient in need of such treatment. Suitable lower doses of pemirolast are least about 110 mg per day.

主权项

1. A method for the treatment of airway hyperresponsiveness in a paediatric patient, which method comprises administering pemirolast, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a human patient of an age that is up to about 24 months and having a condition characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness, wherein said administering is carried out by orally administering a dose effective to reduce airway hyperresponsiveness, which dose is at least about 25 mg per day.