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Pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of nicotine dependence

US5643905A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1995
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/34
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of galanthamine and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof for the treatment of nicotine dependence. The active substances are released from pharmaceutical formulations, e.g., orally, transdermally, or otherwise parenterally in a continuous and controlled manner.

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