Title:
グルココルチコイドレセプターに特異的なアンタゴニストを使用して、せん妄を処置する方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2005512949
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
This invention generally pertains to the field of psychiatry. In particular, this invention pertains to the discovery that agents which inhibit the binding of cortisol to its receptors can be used in methods for treating delirium. Mifepristone, a potent specific glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, can be used in these methods. The invention also provides a kit for treating delirium in a human 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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Inventors:
Bellanov, Joseph Kay.
Application Number:
JP2002592943A
Publication Date:
May 12, 2005
Filing Date:
May 06, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Cocept Therapeutics, Incorporated
International Classes:
A61K31/56; A61K31/567; A61K45/00; A61P25/28; A61P43/00; A61K9/12; (IPC1-7): A61K45/00; A61K9/12; A61K31/567; A61P25/28; A61P43/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita