| 摘要 |
<p>A method for treating an addiction disorder (such as an addiction to or dependency on stimulants, nicotine, morphine, heroin, other opiates, amphetamines, cocaine, and/or alcohol) in a patient is disclosed. The method includes administering to the patient a first α3β4 nicotinic receptor antagonist and administering to the patient a second α3β4 nicotinic receptor antagonist. The second α3β4 nicotinic receptor antagonist is different than the first α3β4 nicotinic receptor antagonist and the second α3β4 nicotinic receptor antagonist are administered simultaneously or non-simultaneously. Compositions which include a first α3β4 nicotinic receptor antagonist are also described. Examples of suitable α3β4 nicotinic receptor antagonists for use in the present invention's methods and compositions include mecamylamine, 18-methoxycoronaridine, bupropion, dextromethorphan, dextrorphan, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. A method of evaluating a compound for its effectiveness in treating addiction disorders is also described.</p> |
