Methods for treatment of cognitive and menopausal disorders with D-threo methylphenidate
US6486177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P41/006
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one aspect, the present invention is directed to methods for treating fatigue, neurobehavioral slowing and other cognitive disorders and defects due to cancers and treatments associated with cancers, and similar conditions. In a further aspect, the present invention is directed to methods for treating disorders related to menopause, including executive function defects. The methods involve the administration of a composition comprising D-threo methylphenidate that is substantially free of L-threo methylphenidate and of erythro forms of methylphenidate.
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