| abstract |
Compositions containing neural copper complexes, particularly copper-salicylate complexes having the formula Cu[C6H4 (X)COO]2. Y in which Y represents dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylformamide or an alkanol and in which X is preferably -OH, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-aqueous carrier have been found to have therapeutic activity in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. The compositions have been found particularly suitable for the treatment of arthritis. |