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Methods for the treatment of alcohol intoxication and dependence

US5069895A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1989
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/52
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Alcohol-related disorders are treated by the administration of adenosine antagonists and adenosine agonists to a host. Adenosine antagonists are used to inhibit both acute intoxication and chronic dependence by administering prior to alcohol consumption. The symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal syndrome may be treated by administering adenosine agonists which reduce the physiological dependence on alcohol during the withdrawal period.

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