INTRAVENOUS CARNITINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC URAEMIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERIODICAL DIALYSIS

摘要

The method for the treatment of chronic uraemic patients undergoing periodicaldialysis is useful for preventingand/or treating carnitine deficiency in patients with end stage renal diseasewho are undergoing dialysis. The method accordingto the present invention comprises administering an effective dose ofcarnitine intravenously into the venous return line after eachdialysis session.