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Use of NK-1 receptor antagonists for treating major depressive disorders

US6613765B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1998
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for the treatment of major depressive disorders comprising oral administration of an orally active, long acting, CNS-penetrant NK-1 receptor antagonist and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a NK-1 receptor antagonist.

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