Ion binding polymers and uses thereof

The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising potassium binding polymers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeut...

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Main Authors MONG KWOK-KONG T, CHANG HAN T, LIU MINGJUN, COPE MICHAEL J, LIU FUTIAN, KLAERNER GERRIT, CHARMOT DOMINIQUE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.10.2005
Edition7
Subjects
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising potassium binding polymers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of hyperkalemia, such as hyperkalemia caused by renal failure and/or the use of hyperkalemia causing drugs.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20050096209