The efficacy, tolerance, and safety of CPH 82 (semisynthetic lignan glycosides) (Conpharm AB) for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were assessed in a 12-week double-blind placebo-controlled study. Thirteen patients out of 15 in the CPH 82 group and 10 out of 15 in the placebo group completed
A mixture of natural and semisynthetic (modified) glycosides from Podophyllum emodi (Proresid) has been used for many years in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, but its use is hampered by gastrointestinal side effects. Highly purified podophyllotoxin (CPH86) and a preparation containing two
CPH 82 [Reumacon] is a purified semi-synthetic lignan glycoside derivative of the medicinal herb Podophyllum emodi which inhibits microtubules. It has been jointly developed by the Swedish company Conpharm and the Swiss company Analytecon SA. It has potential for the treatment of rheumatoid
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