Intradialytic parenteral nutrition compositions
AssigneePentec Health, Inc.
InventorEileen Moore
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Abstract
The invention provides intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) solutions with low carbohydrate for the treatment of malnutrition in dialysis patients. The IDPN solutions of the invention are particularly advantageous for the treatment of malnutrition in patients who are diabetic or suffer from other glucose management related pathologies or patients who require strict fluid management.
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A sterile aqueous intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) solution, comprising 0.05 to 0.07 g/mL of dextrose and 0.12 to 0.18 g/mL of amino acids, wherein the solution is lipid-free and the dextrose and the amino acids are dissolved in the same aqueous solution.
A sterile aqueous intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) solution, consisting essentially of 0.05 to 0.07 g/mL of dextrose and 0.12 to 0.18 g/mL of amino acids, wherein the solution is lipid-free and the dextrose and the amino acids are both dissolved in the same aqueous solution.
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