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Method and composition for treating intestinal wounds or ulcers
Assignee: Dalhousie University
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Filing: 1994-09-02
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Granted: 1996-11-26
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Expires: 2014-09-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a method for aiding healing or preventing the onset of intestinal wounds or ulcers in a patient. In addition, the present invention provides a method for reducing, or preventing, the gastrointestinal side effects associated with the administration of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Pursuant to the present invention, the composition includes a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a fat source, and a specialized vitamin and mineral profile.
Inventors
- 👤 Desmond Leddin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K45/00; A61K45/06; A61P; A61P1/00; A61P1/04; A61P29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for aiding healing of intestinal wounds or ulcers in a patient receiving a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: a protein source comprising approximately 14% to about 25% of the total calories; a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 40% to about 60% of the total calories; and a fat source comprising approximately 33% to about 44% of the total calories, the fat source including a medium-chain triglyceride to long chain triglyceride ratio of approximately 1:4 to 4:1.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for aiding healing of intestinal wounds or ulcers in a patient receiving a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: a protein source comprising approximately 14% to about 25% of the total calories; a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 40% to about 60% of the total calories; and a fat source comprising approximately 33% to about 44% of the total calories, the fat source including a medium-chain triglyceride to long chain triglyceride ratio of approximately 1:4 to 4:1.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the protein source includes hydrolyzed whey.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the protein source includes casein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of: maltodextrin and corn starch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fat source includes approximately 25% to 75% medium chain triglycerides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the composition includes fractionated coconut oil as a source of medium chain triglycerides.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the composition is administered enterally.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for inhibiting the gastrointestinal side effects suffered by a patient receiving a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: a protein source comprising approximately 14% to about 25% of the total calories; a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 40% to about 60% of the total calories; a fat source comprising approximately 33% to about 44% of the total calories, the fat source including a medium-chain triglyceride to long chain triglyceride ratio of approximately 1:4 to 4:1; and a source of vitamins and minerals including approximately 75% to about 150% of the recommended daily allowance per 1500 Kcal of the composition administered.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for inhibiting the gastrointestinal side effects suffered by a patient receiving a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: a protein source comprising approximately 14% to about 25% of the total calories; a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 40% to about 60% of the total calories; a fat source comprising approximately 33% to about 44% of the total calories, the fat source including a medium-chain triglyceride to long chain triglyceride ratio of approximately 1:4 to 4:1; and a source of vitamins and minerals including approximately 75% to about 150% of the recommended daily allowance per 1500 Kcal of the composition administered.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the protein source includes hydrolyzed whey.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the protein source includes casein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of: maltodextrin and corn starch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the fat source includes approximately 25% to 75% medium chain triglycerides.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the composition includes fractionated coconut oil as a source of medium chain triglycerides.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the composition is administered enterally.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the composition is administered contemporaneously with the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is indomethacin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the composition is administered on the same day as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
92 words
A method for treating arthritis in a patient suffering from same comprising the steps of: administering a therapeutically effective amount of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; and administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: a protein source comprising approximately 14% to about 25% of the total calories; a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 40% to about 60% of the total calories; and a fat source comprising approximately 33% to about 44% of the total calories, the fat source including a medium-chain triglyceride to long chain triglyceride ratio of approximately 1:4 to 4:1.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
92 words
A method for treating arthritis in a patient suffering from same comprising the steps of: administering a therapeutically effective amount of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; and administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: a protein source comprising approximately 14% to about 25% of the total calories; a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 40% to about 60% of the total calories; and a fat source comprising approximately 33% to about 44% of the total calories, the fat source including a medium-chain triglyceride to long chain triglyceride ratio of approximately 1:4 to 4:1.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the composition is administered enterally.
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