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Use of NK-1 receptor antagonists for treating major depressive disorders with anxiety

US6114315A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/5377
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of major depressive disorder with anxiety without concomitant therapy with other anti-depressant 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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