发明名称 |
METHODS FOR PREVENTING ANTIPSYCHOTIC-INDUCED WEIGHT GAIN |
摘要 |
This invention generally pertains to the field of psychiatry. In particular, this invention pertains to the discovery that agents capable of inhibiting t he binding of cortisol to its receptors can be used in methods for preventing antipsychotic-induced weight gain. Mifepristone, a potent specific glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, can be used in these methods. The invention also provides a kit for preventing AP-induced weight gain in a hum an including a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist and instructional material teaching the indications, dosage and schedule of administration of the glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.
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申请公布号 |
CA2454339(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2003.02.06 |
申请号 |
CA20022454339 |
申请日期 |
2002.07.22 |
申请人 |
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
发明人 |
BELANOFF, JOSEPH K.;SCHATZBERG, ALAN F. |
分类号 |
A61K45/00;A61K31/00;A61K31/5513;A61K31/567;A61K31/569;A61K31/575;A61K45/06;A61P3/04;C07J43/00;(IPC1-7):A61K31/56 |
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A61K45/00 |
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