Non-sedating dexmedetomidine treatment regimens
US11998528B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/20
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods of administering relatively high doses of dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a human subject, without also inducing significant sedation. The disclosed methods are particularly suitable for the treatment of agitation, especially when associated with neurodegenerative and/or neuropsychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar illness such as bipolar disorder or mania, dementia, depression, or delirium.
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