Compounds for the treatment of addiction
US8575353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2033 |
Classification
- 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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