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Materials and methods for the treatment of depression

US6469064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2001
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 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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