Pharmaceutical composition for immunoenhancement therapy

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Inorganic active ingredient containing – Alkali metal or alkaline earth containing

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424679, 424717, 424568, 514 4, 514 23, 514397, A61K 3314, A61K 3555

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This invention provides an immunoenhancement or immunepotentiation therapy comprising administration of potassium, insulin, glucose and, optionally, thyroid, a cholinergic agent and bicarbonate. Therapeutic compositions comprising the above components in appropriate dosages are also provided.

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