Method of attenuation of nervous system damage

Details Method of attenuation of nervous system damage Method of attenuation of nervous system damage

1996-05-16

1998-05-26

Kight, John

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Carbohydrate doai

514165, 514169, 514171, 514177, 514178, 514182, 514885, A61K 31715, A61K 3160, A61K 3156

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ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for attenuation of nervous system damage after injury which comprises administering therapeutic amounts of PREG, PREG-S, or esters of PREG or PREG-S together with an enhancer of secretory processes in non-neural cells such as a bacterial lipopolysaccharide and a non-steroidal antiinflammatory substance such as indomethacin.

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