As-needed administration of tricyclic and other non-SRI antidepressant drugs to treat premature ejaculation
US6946141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for treatment of premature ejaculation by administration of an antidepressant drug selected from tricyclic antidepressants, tetracyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, azaspirone antidepressants, and atypical non-SRI antidepressants. In a preferred embodiment, administration is on as “as-needed” basis, i.e., the drug is administered immediately or at most several hours prior to sexual activity. Pharmaceutical formulations and packaged kits are also provided.
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