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.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US8147873
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2028-06-20
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Relypsa Inc
Source
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