Methods and compositions for treating acute or chronic pain and

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1995-06-07

1996-11-26

Kumar, Shailendra

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Nitrogen containing other than solely as a nitrogen in an...

514282, 514812, 514561, A61K 31135, A61K 31195

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055786456

ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions for treating acute or chronic pain in a mammal comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an analgesic solution comprising at least one branched chain amino acid selected from the group consisting of leucine, isoleucine, and valine, or administering a therapeutically effective amount of an analgesic solution comprising an analgesic agent selected from the group consisting of an opioid, an agonistic-antagonistic agent, and an anti-inflammatory agent, and at least one branched chain amino acid selected from the group consisting of leucine, isoleucine, and valine. A method and composition for treating addiction to narcotic drugs comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a solution comprising methadone and at least one branched chain amino acid selected from the group consisting of leucine, isoleucine, and valine.

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