US Patent
US8147873 — Methods and compositions for treatment of ion imbalances
Formulation · Assigned to Relypsa Inc · Expires 2028-06-20 · 2y remaining
Vulnerability score
55/100
Moderate — design-around opportunities exist
What this patent protects
This patent protects methods and compositions for treating ion imbalances using sodium-binding polymers, including for conditions such as hypertension and end stage renal disease.
USPTO Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising sodium-binding polymers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of hypertension, chronic heart failure, end stage renal disease, liver cirrhosis, chronic renal insufficiency, fluid overload, or sodium overload.
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