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Treatment of disorders secondary to organic impairments

US6696495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2002
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms or disorders emanating from primary brain or systemic impairments includes administration of an effective dose of a dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor to a human in need of such treatment. The preferred reuptake inhibitor is sibutramine.

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