Use of derivatives of valproic acid and 2-valproenic acid amides for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder
US6555585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/24
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder using derivatives of valproic acid and 2-valproenic acid amides having the following structures: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently the same or different and are hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group, an aralkyl group, or an aryl group, and n is an integer which is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 3, or a compound containing a valproic or a 2-valproenic moiety, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these derivatives or compounds.
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