Methods for compositions for reducing or eliminating symptoms of withdrawal from drugs and alcohol
AssigneeLongevity Healthcare Center
InventorPeter J. Muran
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Abstract
Methods and compositions of reducing or eliminating the symptoms of withdrawal from drug or alcohol in drug or alcohol-dependent persons, while restoring the patient to nutritional health. The methods including parenteral administration of solutions containing high doses of ascorbic acid; while the compositions of the invention comprise at least about 20% (w), or at least about 25% (w), or at least about 30% (w), or at least about 35% (w), or at least about 38% (w) of ascorbic acid and a local anesthetic.
Claims19
A method for attenuating symptoms of withdrawal to drugs or alcohol in a patient, comprising parenterally administering to said patient a solution containing 10 g or more of ascorbic acid at a concentration of 0.2 g/ml or greater, and an alkalinizing agent.
A method for attenuating symptoms of withdrawal to drugs or alcohol in a patient, comprising parenterally administering to said patient:
- a) a dose of a hypertonic solution comprising about 10 g or more of ascorbic acid at a concentration of 0.2 g/ml or greater, and an alkalinizing agent;
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- b) a dose of a substantially isotonic saline solution.
A method for attenuating symptoms of withdrawal to drugs or alcohol, comprising administering parenterally administering to a subject in need thereof a hypertonic solution comprising about 10 g or more of ascorbic acid at a concentration of about 0.2 grams/ml or more, and an alkalinizing agent.
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