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Low sodium peritoneal dialysis solution

US5629025A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1995
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K33/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved peritoneal dialysis solution comprising an osmotic agent having at least one amino acid, and a method of administering same to a patient are provided. Pursuant to the present invention, the sodium concentration in the solution is decreased thus causing sodium to be transported from the circulation to the peritoneal cavity. This provides for an improved ultrafiltration profile that is, more volume over a longer period of time, for the same initial osmolality when compared to standard solutions. Also, the same ultrafiltration profile as standard solutions can be achieved with lower initial osmolalities.

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