Abstract: A method for treating ascites patients by administering the peptide drug terlipressin by continuous infusion. The patients include those whose ascites condition has not progressed to hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). Administration may be accomplished with a continuous infusion pump.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 30, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2017
Assignee:
BIOVIE, Inc.
Inventors:
Paolo Angeli, Penelope Markham, Jonathan Adams