Combination of dextromethorphan and bupropion for treating depression
AssigneeAntecip Bioventures II LLC
InventorHerriot Tabuteau
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Abstract
Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan.
Claims27
A method of treating depression, comprising orally administering a dosage form once a day or twice a day to a human being in need thereof, wherein the dosage form comprises about 90 mg to about 125 mg of bupropion and about 40 mg to about 70 mg of dextromethorphan, wherein bupropion and dextromethorphan are the only therapeutically active compounds in the dosage form, and wherein the dosage form is orally administered to the human being for at least 8 consecutive days.
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