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Combination treatment for depression

US6436938B1 · kind B1 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateAug 20, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 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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