Method for treating addiction to a drug of abuse employing an AC

Details Method for treating addiction to a drug of abuse employing an AC Method for treating addiction to a drug of abuse employing an AC

1989-01-30

1992-03-03

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Capsules

424464, A61K 948

Patent

active

050931296

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for treating addiction to a drug of abuse such as nicotine, cocaine or diazepam, by inhibiting appetitie or desire for such drug by administering an ACE inhibitor, such as captopril, fosinopril, zofenopril or SQ 29,852, alone or in combination with a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem or nifedipine, over a prolonged period of treatment.

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