摘要 |
<p>A method for the treatment of atherosclerosis by administering to a patient in need of anti-atherosclerotic treatment, an effective amount of 17 alpha-dihydroequilin, a C2-C6 alkanoyloxy ester thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of its sulfate or phosphate ester, in the absence of naturally occurring estrogenic steroids. A pharmaceutical composition containing 17 alpha-dihydroequilin, a C2-C6 alkanoyloxy ester thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of its sulfate or phosphate ester, in the absence of naturally occurring estrogenic steroids, and a pharmaceuticallly acceptable carrier therefor.</p> |