Patent ID: 6432937
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
A method for treating joint inflammation in a patient, the method comprising:identifying a patient in need of treatment for joint inflammation; and orally or rectally administering to the patient a glucocorticoid substance selected from the group consisting of budesonide, rofleponide, beclomethasone dipropionate, beclomethasone monopropionate, ciclesonide, tipredane, flunisolide, triamcinolone acetonide, and fluticasone propionate, wherein said glucocorticoid substance is released in tie lower part of the small intestine or the upper part of the large intestine, and wherein said glucocorticoid substance is administered in an amount that is therapeutically effective for the non-topical treatment of joint inflammation in the patient.