Razoxane (ICRF 159) in the treatment of psoriasis

Abstract
Razoxane (ICRF 159) [(.+-.)1,2-bis(3,5-dioxopiperazin-1-yl)propane], a new anti-mitotic drug, was used in the treatment of 36 patients with severe psoriasis. The drug has proven highly effective both in cutaneous and in arthropathic disease. The drug is well-tolerated by patients and appears to be free of hepatotoxicity. It causes depression of the neutrophil leukocyte count, an effect which is entirely dose-dependent; the hazard to patients can be minimized by careful supervision of therapy.