Pharmaceutical compositions comprising dextromethorphan and quinidine for the treatment of neurological disorders
AssigneeAvanir Pharmaceuticals
InventorsGerald Yakatan, James Berg, Laura E. Pope, Richard A. Smith
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Abstract
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.
Claims12
A method for treating pseudobulbar affect or emotional lability, the method comprising administering to a patient in need thereof dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine, wherein the amount of dextromethorphan administered comprises from about 20 mg/day to about 80 mg/day and wherein the amount of quinidine administered comprises from about 10 mg/day to less than about 30 mg/day with the proviso that the weight to weight ratio of dextromethorphan to quinidine is 1:0.5 or less.
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