abstract |
【Task】 The present invention provides a novel use of calcitones in rheumatoid arthritis, and methods of treating and / or preventing rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions in mammals, particularly humans. [Solution] The invention particularly relates to a patient in need of treatment comprising administering to a patient a pharmaceutically acceptable oral delivery form a therapeutically effective amount of calcitonin in free or salt form, eg salmon calcitonin. Provides a method of preventing or / and treating rheumatoid arthritis in which a therapeutically effective amount of calcitonin is delivered orally in a composition comprising calcitonin and a calcitonin delivery agent. [Selection figure] None |