Combination treatment for depression
US6436938B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of treating depression, especially refractory depression, in a mammal, including a human, by administering to the mammal a sigma receptor ligand in combination with an antidepressant agent. It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a sigma receptor ligand and a serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
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