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Methods of treating or preventing pain using sibutramine metabolites

US6974838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2004
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of making and using racemic and optically pure metabolites of sibutramine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and clathrates thereof, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms are also disclosed which comprise a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, such as a racemic or optically pure sibutramine metabolite, and optionally an additional pharmacologically active compound.

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