D1-5-((2-BENZYL-3,4-DIHYDRO-2H-BENZOPYRAN-6-Y1)METHYL)THIAZOLIDINE-2,4-DIONE AS AN ANTI-ATHEROSCLEROSIS AGENT

摘要

This invention relates of the use of a certain thiazolidine-2,4-dione, namely, dl-5-[(2-benzyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran-6-yl)methyl]thiazolidine-2,4 -dione, or a pharmaceutically acceptable cationic salt thereof, for retarding the development of arterial disease in mammals. More specifically, it relates to a method for reducing the serum cholesterol levels in mammals by administering to said mammals dl-5-[(2-benzyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran-6-yl)methyl]thiazolidine-2,4 -dione or a pharmaceutically acceptable cationic salt thereof.