Novel therapeutic uses for nalmefene
OwnerDavid Simoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel compositions, methods and therapeutic uses for nalmefene, a unique opioid antagonist drug. The invention teaches administering nalmefene by means that function to produce optimal steady-state plasma or serum concentrations. These means plus functions are claimed for treating alcoholism and pathological gambling.
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A means for administering nalmefene, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, said means resulting in a therapeutic nalmefene steady-state plasma concentration of from about 1 nanogram/millileter to about 3.7 nanograms/milliliter.
A method of treating alcoholism comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of nalmefene, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
A method of treating pathological gambling comprising administration of an amount of nalmefene, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that results in a nalmefene steady-state plasma concentration of between about 1 nanogram/milliliter to about 3.7 nanograms/milliliter.
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