Azauridine compounds in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

摘要

A method for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis comprises administering azaribine to the patient at a dosage level of 10 to 50 mg/kg/day for an initial period of from about 1 to about 3 weeks and then administering azaribine to the patient at dosage levels of at least 50 mg/kg/day and preferably at least 100 mg/kg/day.