MULTIPLE UNIT DOSAGE FORM HAVING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT IN COMBINATION WITH A NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
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1. A multiple unit dosage form for oral administration comprising:
- an effective amount of a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of an antidepressant, an anti-thrombotic, an anti-diabetic, an anti-psychotic, and a statin drug;
a barrier layer; and
a nutritional supplement selected from the group consisting of a vitamin, a mineral, an essential metal, and a co-enzyme, wherein said therapeutic agent and said nutritional supplement are formulated as a single dose.
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for combination therapy are provided. The compositions comprise a multiple unit dosage form having both a therapeutic agent and a nutritional supplement. The combination therapy is useful for restoring a nutrient depletion associated with a particular disease state. Additionally, the combination therapy can prevent or attenuate the depletion of a nutrient caused, in whole or in part, by the co-administrated therapeutic drug. Methods of manufacturing the formulations are likewise described.
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1. A multiple unit dosage form for oral administration comprising:
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an effective amount of a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of an antidepressant, an anti-thrombotic, an anti-diabetic, an anti-psychotic, and a statin drug; a barrier layer; and a nutritional supplement selected from the group consisting of a vitamin, a mineral, an essential metal, and a co-enzyme, wherein said therapeutic agent and said nutritional supplement are formulated as a single dose.
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