Peritoneal dialysis method
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KOWA CO LTD
- Publication Date
- 2009-07-23
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a preventive or therapeutic agent for peritoneal injuries which may occur during peritoneal dialysis; to a peritoneal dialysate which is safe and causes less peritoneal injuries or other disorders; and to a peritoneal dialysis method using the peritoneal dialysate.BACKGROUND ART
[0002] In an advanced stage of renal failure, body wastes cannot be removed sufficiently, and therefore, blood levels of uremia-related substances such as urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) increase, to thereby induce a variety of symptoms. The symptoms include increased fatigue, shortness of breath, decreased urine volume, edema, loss of appetite, and in addition to these, hypertension, hyperkalemia, and anemia. If left untreated, patients will eventually die. Therefore, patients suffering from uremia must undergo hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or renal transplantation.
[0003] Of these three treatment approaches, peri...