Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Tablets – lozenges – or pills
Patent
1995-06-07
1998-11-24
Bawa, Raj
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Tablets, lozenges, or pills
424451, 514557, 514923, 514962, 514 2, A61K 920
Patent
active
058403310
ABSTRACT:
Methods for reestablishing normal nocturnal growth hormone and prolactin secretion in adults with low slow-wave (deep) sleep are provided. In particular, methods are disclosed where .gamma.-hydroxybutyrate is orally administered to subjects just prior to retiring.
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Scharf Martin B.
Van Cauter Eve
ARCH Development Corporation
Bawa Raj
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