Inventors:
Russell H. Samson - Sarasota FL
John W. Hollis - Schofield WI
Assignee:
Daishowa Chemicals Inc. - Rothschild WI
International Classification:
C07G 100, A61K 3170
Abstract:
A lignosulfonate useful pharmacologically as an anti-thrombotic that inhibits deep venous thrombophlebitis without effecting blood coagulation, and which causes no apparent increased bleeding or side effects. The lignosulfonate is isolated from softwood spent sulfite liquor, and is administered in low dosages of from about 0. 05 to about 1. 0 mg/milliter of blood. A method of making and administering the lignosulfonate is also disclosed.