摘要 |
1. The method for lowering human platelet count comprising administering to said human in need an effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R<1> and R<3> are, independently, -H, -CH3, -CO(C1-C6 alkyl), or -COAr, where Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R<2> is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, piperidine, and hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. 2. A method according to Claim 1 wherein said compound is [2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxybenzo[b]thien-3-yl][4-[2-(1-piperidinyl)ethoxy]phenyl]methanone hydrochloride. 3. A method according to Claim 1 wherein said human is a post-menopausal women. 4. A method according to Claim 3 wherein said compound is administered in an amount of 60 mg/day via the oral route. |