LOW DOSE ADMINISTRATION OF IBOGAINE FOR TREATING NICOTINE ADDICTION AND PREVENTING RELAPSE OF NICOTINE USE

摘要

This invention relates generally to methods and compositions for the treatment of nicotine addiction by administering ibogaine, an ibogaine derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof to a patient in low doses. This invention further relates generally to methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of relapse of nicotine use by administering ibogaine, an ibogaine derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof to a patient in low doses.

主权项

1. A method for treating nicotine addiction in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of ibogaine, ibogaine derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof, wherein said therapeutically effective amount is from about 50 ng to less than 10 μg per kg body weight per day.