摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide methods for treating or preventing progressive neurodegenerative diseases, and their associated symptoms.SOLUTION: Ibudilast of the following formula (3-isobutyryl-2-isopropylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine) which has been widely used in Japan for relieving symptoms associated with ischemic stroke or bronchial asthma or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, are administered for progressive neurodegenerative diseases, at a daily dosage amount ranging from 30 mg to 240 mg, or from 30 mg to 180 mg, 60 mg to 120 mg, or 20 mg to 80 mg, once to three times daily. |