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Method of treating anxiety-related disorders using sertraline

US4962128A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1989
Grant dateOct 9, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating anxiety-related disorders comprising administering to a human in need of such treatment an amount of the compound (1S-cis)-4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-naphthalenam ine also known by the generic name sertraline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, effective in preventing or alleviating anxiety and the symptoms associated with anxiety-related disorders.

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