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Use of NK-1 receptor antagonists for treating bipolar disorders

US5977104A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1998
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2300/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of bipolar disorder without concomitant therapy with other antidepressant or anti-anxiety agents which comprises oral administration of an orally active, long acting, CNS-penetrant NK-1 receptor antagonist and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a NK-1 receptor antagonist.

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