| abstract |
Benzimidazole derivatives of the formula: <IMAGE> (wherein R<1> represents a hydrogen atom, a nitro group, a hydrocarbon moiety, or a group OR<3> wherein R<3> represents an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon moiety, and R<2> represents a straight- or branched-chain alkyl group containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a halogen atom) are useful in the treatment of arthritis. |