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Compounds for the treatment of addiction

US8575353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2013
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/58
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are novel compounds having the structure of Formula (I):which are useful for treating a human for dependence upon substances of addiction, for example addiction to a dopamine-producing agent such as cocaine, morphine, amphetamines, nicotine, and/or alcohol. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of addiction to a dopamine-producing agent.

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