Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Claims for Patent: 4,617,319

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Summary for Patent: 4,617,319

Title:	Method of treating multiple sclerosis
Abstract:	A method of treating neuroimmunologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis using 1,4-dihydroxy-5,8-bis[[(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethyl]amino]anthraquinone, or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.
Inventor(s):	Suresh S. Kerwar, Adolph E. Sloboda, Susan C. Ridge
Assignee:	Wyeth Holdings LLC
Application Number:	US06/744,370
Patent Claims:	1. A method of treating neuroimmunologic diseases in a mammal which comprises administering parenterally to said mammal from about 0.25 to about 0.5 mg per kilogram of body weight per day of a compound selected from 1,4-dihydroxy-5,8-bis[[2-(2-hydroxethylamino)ethyl]amino]-anthraquinone and the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the compound is 4-dihydroxy-5,8-bis[[2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethyl]amino]anthraquinone, dihydrochloride. 3. A method according to claim 1, wherein the compound is administered intraperitoneally. 4. A method according to claim 1, wherein the neuroimmunologic disease is multiple sclerosis. 5. A method according to claim 1, wherein the neuroimmunologic disease is acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. 6. A method of treating neuroimmunologic diseases in mammals which comprises administering parenterally an sufficient amount of 1,4-dihydroxy-5,8-bis[[2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethyl]amino]anthraquinone or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof to palliate muscular weakness and paralysis symptomatic of these diseases in said mammals. 7. A method according to claim 6, wherein the neuroimmunologic disease is multiple sclerosis. 8. A method according to claim 6, wherein the neuroimmunologic disease is acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

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