Treatment and prevention of hepatic disorders
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method of treating hepatitis C, comprising:
- a) providing i) a subject having symptoms of hepatitis C, and ii) a composition comprising d-α
-tocopherol; and
b) administering a therapeutic amount of said composition to said subject under conditions such that said symptoms are diminished.
2 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
New methods are described for the treatment of viral hepatitis C involving the administration of vitamin E and other compounds with antioxidant properties. Treatment with high doses of vitamin E is effective in treating chronic hepatitis C in patients refractory to interferon. In addition, new methods are described for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis and hepatic conditions manifesting hepatic fibrosis involving the administration of butylated hydroxytoluene and a metabolite of pentoxifylline, 1- 3-carboxypropyl!-3, 7-dimethylxanthine.
-
Citations
16 Claims
-
1. A method of treating hepatitis C, comprising:
-
a) providing i) a subject having symptoms of hepatitis C, and ii) a composition comprising d-α
-tocopherol; andb) administering a therapeutic amount of said composition to said subject under conditions such that said symptoms are diminished. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16)
-
-
7. A method of treating hepatitis C, comprising:
-
a) providing i) a subject with hepatitis C having symptoms indicating fibrosis, and ii) d-α
-tocopherol; andb) administering a therapeutic amount of said d-α
-tocopherol to said subject under conditions such that said symptoms are diminished. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
-
Specification