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(+)-2-methylpiperidine as modulator of cholinergic systems

US5272155A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1991
Grant dateDec 21, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/465
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of (+) 2-methylpiperidine and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier or diluent, as well as to a method of treating cognitive, neurological and mental disorders, which are characterized by decreased cholinergic function in humans and lower mammals, by administration of (+)2-methylpiperidine, optionally with a nicotinic agonist.

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