Details for Patent: 9,592,274
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Title: | Treatment of short bowel syndrome patients with colon-in-continuity |
Abstract: | Intestinal absorption is enhanced in short bowel syndrome patients presenting with colon-in-continuity by treatment with a GLP-2 receptor agonist, such as teduglutide. |
Inventor(s): | Sanguinetti; Elizabeth L. (Salt Lake City, UT), Marriott; Thomas B. (Sandy, UT), Lopansri; Jennifer (Park City, UT), Blosch; Consuelo M. (Seattle, WA) |
Assignee: | Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Bedminster, NJ) |
Filing Date: | Oct 05, 2016 |
Application Number: | 15/286,095 |
Claims: | 1. A method of reducing recurrence of dehydration of a patient having short bowel syndrome, who has previously suffered from dehydration, and who presents with colon-in-continuity with remnant small intestine, said method comprising administering [Gly2]hGLP-2 to said patient using a dosing regimen effective to reduce the likelihood of dehydration recurrence in said patient. 2. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the [Gly2]hGLP-2 is administered at a daily dose of from 5 to 500 .mu.g/kg. 3. The method as defined in claim 2, wherein the [Gly2]hGLP-2 is administered at a daily dose of from 30 to 150 .mu.g/kg. 4. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the [Gly2]hGLP-2 is administered by subcutaneous injection. 5. The method as defined in claim 4, wherein the subcutaneous injection is into the abdomen, thigh, or arm. 6. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the patient is an adult. 7. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein said regimen comprises administration of said [Gly2]hGLP-2 over a period of at least 21 days. 8. A method as defined in claim 1, wherein said patient is an adult and the [Gly2]hGLP-2 is administered at a daily dose of from 30 to 150 .mu.g/kg by subcutaneous injection. |