Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Carbohydrate doai
Patent
1997-06-19
1999-03-09
Spivack, Phyllis G.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Carbohydrate doai
514 77, 514556, 514578, 514738, A61K 3170, A61K 31685, A61K 31205, A61K 31185
Patent
active
058800980
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a therapy involving administering effective amounts of an organic osmolyte selected from the group consisting of polyols, amino acids and methyl amines, that regulate hydration of certain cells, for treating or preventing complications resulting from ischemia, hypoxia or oxidative stress.
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