| abstract |
The present invention relates to compounds and methods of treating patients exhibiting high levels serum toxins. The present invention finds particularly advantageous use for patients suffering from renal and/or liver dysfunction. The present invention includes administering to such patients a zirconium-silicate sorbent in amounts sufficient to reduce one or more of the levels of the serum toxins. The zirconium-silicate sorbent can function as a cation exchanger and exchange one or more cations and adsorb cationic toxics, such as, ammonium cations, potassium cations, sodium cations, calcium cations, magnesium cations, from the patient. Additionally, the zirconium-silicate sorbent can be combined with one or more of a carbon agent (or charcoal), zinc oxide and/or agent to enhance the intestine permeability such as a non absorbable alcohol. |