Materials and methods for the treatment of depression
US6469064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C251/58
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The subject invention provides compounds which are easily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, fluvoxamine analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. Also provided are methods of treating depression and affective disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder. Pharmaceutical compositions of the fluvoxamine analogs are also taught.
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