abstract |
The present invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds such as sodium meta arsenite (NaAsO 2 ), arsenic trioxide (As 2 O 3 ), and arsenic hexoxide (As 4 O 6 ) or combinations thereof, for the treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions. The present invention also relates to compositions containing the above arsenic compounds for use in the treatment of pain, inflammation and immunological and autoimmune diseases and disorders. |