Dopamine D4 ligands for the treatment of novelty-seeking disorders
US6548502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of treating or preventing a novelty-seeking disorder, such as pathological gambling, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity disorder and sex addiction, comprising administering a compound which is a dopamine D4 receptor ligand, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
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