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Dextromethorphan and an oxidase inhibitor for treating intractable conditions

USRE38115E1 · kind E1 · reissue

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Filing dateJan 18, 2002
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

Methods are disclosed for increasing the effectiveness of dextromethorphan in treating chronic or intractable pain, for treating tinnitus and for treating sexual dysfunction comprising administering dextromethorphan in combination with a therapeutically effective dosage of a debrisoquin hydroxylase inhibitor. A preferred combination is dextromethorphan and the oxidative inhibitor quinidine.

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