Treatment for Neurological and Mental Disorders
First Claim
1. A method of treating symptoms of schizophrenia unassociated with aggression, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of eltoprazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, in combination with an antipsychotic agent.
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Abstract
Methods for treating neurological or mental disorders in humans and the symptoms associated therewith are provided by administering eltoprazine and/or related compounds. In some embodiments, specific symptoms are treated by administering eltoprazine and/or a related compound in an effective amount to ameliorate the symptoms. Of particular significance are symptoms that are associated with cognitive dysfunction where eltoprazine will improve the symptoms and the disorder associated with that symptom. Of particular interest are non-ADHD-associated inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. The methods provided herein are especially useful for improving functional recovery after CNS injury such as stroke where improved cognitive function will facilitate the acquisition of learning and memory of rehabilitative tasks.
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36 Claims
- 1. A method of treating symptoms of schizophrenia unassociated with aggression, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of eltoprazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, in combination with an antipsychotic agent.
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2. A method of treating symptoms of schizophrenia unassociated with aggression, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of eltoprazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, in combination with a 5-HT1a receptor agonist.
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19. A method of treating suicidality, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of eltoprazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, in combination with an antipsychotic agent or a 5-HT1a receptor agonist.
- 20. A method of treating symptoms of schizophrenia unassociated with aggression, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of eltoprazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein said eltoprazine is administered at a dose from about 0.1 mg/day to about 20 mg/day.
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36. A method of treating suicidality, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of eltoprazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein said eltoprazine is administered at a dose from about 0.1 mg/day to about 20 mg/day.
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