Opioid for use to reduce and/or treat drug addiction
US11779581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of treating drug addiction and reducing dependence or tolerance on a dependence-inducing opiate drug, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject a compound having the structure of formula (I): having the IUPAC name of (−)3-((S)-((2S,5R)-4-allyl-2,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)(3-thienyl)methyl)phenol, or pharmaceutically acceptable esters or salts thereof, wherein the compound has activity on the mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors thereby providing added analgesia with an improved therapeutic index and reduced risk of respiratory depression.
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