3-METHANESULFONYLPROPIONITRILE FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION AND PAIN

摘要

The present invention relates to purified 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for preparing such compound. The compound has at least 90% (w/w) purity. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprises the purified compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is further directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

主权项

1. A method of reducing or alleviating symptoms of inflammation, comprising the steps of:
identifying a subject suffering from inflammation, and orally administering to the subject a compound of 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in an amount effective to treat inflammation, wherein said symptoms are characterized by acute or chronic swelling, pain, or redness.