Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...
Patent
1991-11-20
1993-06-15
Waddell, Frederick E.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...
544275, 514263, 514810, C07D47304, A61K 3152, A01N 4390
Patent
active
052198588
ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions are provided for treating drug-dependent individuals so as to effect withdrawal from the drug of abuse, e.g., natural and synthetic narcotics, or stimulant-type drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, or the like. The method involves substitution therapy wherein a serotonin antagonist such as ergotamine or a derivative thereof and a CNS stimulant such as caffeine are substituted for the drug of abuse.
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Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tsung Fred
Waddell Frederick E.
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