Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...
Patent
1997-05-30
1998-09-08
Schenkman, Leonard
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...
514221, A61K 3135
Patent
active
058045929
ABSTRACT:
A method for improving disturbed behavior and negative mood in animals suffering from dementia, particularly humans suffering from Alzheimer's type dementia, by administration of dronabinol.
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Schenkman Leonard
Unimed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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