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Low dosage treatment for cocaine craving and withdrawal

US5869474A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1997
Grant dateFeb 9, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K45/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ketoconazole is used for treating cocaine addiction. Mammals, including humans, that are chronically addicted to cocaine are treated with ketoconazole to decrease self-administration of the drug.

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