Use of phospholipids for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention of adhesions
AssigneeBritannia Pharmaceuticals Limited
InventorsBrian Andrew Hills, Derek Alan Woodcock
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Abstract
A medicament is disclosed for reducing the risk of cross-healing (“adhesions”) after surgery. The medicament is a dry powder comprising a surface active phospholipid which is capable of binding to mesothical membranes, and a spreading agent. The medicament is applied as a dry powder to the surgical wound site.
Claims9
A method for reducing the risk of adhesions following surgery on a human or animal patient, wherein a surface active phospholipid (SAPL) composition in the form of a dry powder comprising dipalmitoyl phosphatidyl choline (DPPC) and phosphatidyl glycerol (PG) in a DPPC:PG weight ratio of about 7:3 is delivered as a dry powder aerial dispersion to the site of a surgical procedure, and wherein said delivered dry powder is more effective at reducing adhesions then when said SAPL is delivered as a liquid.
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