Use of NK-1 receptor antagonists for treating bipolar disorders
US5977104A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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