Mechanisms of the therapeutic effect of bemitil in neuromuscular diseases

: Studies into the mechanism of the therapeutic action of bemitil were carried out in 21 patients with neuromuscular diseases. Measurements of lipid peroxidation and permeability of the erythrocytic membranes demonstrated the drug to influence carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, lipid peroxidation, and permeability of the cellular membranes. It is recommended that bemitil be used for the treatment of neuromuscular diseases.