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Use of anti-connexin agents for modulating the therapeutic effect of psychotropic drugs

US11077080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2015
Grant dateAug 3, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention first relates to a product containing at least one connexin-blocking agent and a psychotropic drug as combination products for use simultaneously, separately, or spread over time in patients suffering from psychiatric and/or neurodegenerative disorders. The connexin-blocking agent is advantageously selected from the group comprising meclofenamic acid, 18-β-glycyrrhetinic acid, carbenoxolone, mefloquine, and 2-APB, and preferably consists of meclofenamic acid. The invention first relates to a product containing at least one connexin-blocking agent and a psychotropic drug as combination products for use simultaneously, separately, or spread over time in patients suffering from psychiatric and/or neurodegenerative disorders. The connexin-blocking agent is advantageously selected from the group comprising meclofenamic acid, 18-β-glycyrrhetinic acid, carbenoxolone, mefloquine, and 2-APB, and preferably consists of meclofenamic acid.

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