Patent ID: 8383103
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. method for treating a patient suffering from cholecystitis wherein the cholecystitis is due to the presence of at least one gall stone, comprising the steps of: a) administering either topically or by instillation a first composition containing an extracellular matrix digesting enzyme to a gall bladder surface area of the patient; b) allowing the extracellular matrix digesting enzyme to diffuse through the gall bladder surface area for between about 5 minutes and about 2 hours; c) administering either topically or by instillation a second composition containing a type A or B botulinum toxin to the gall bladder surface area; and d) allowing sufficient time for the botulinum toxin to diffuse through the gall bladder surface area to alleviate at least one symptom associated with cholecystitis, thereby treating the patient suffering from cholecystitis.