US Patent
US8269040 — Derivatives of venlafaxine and methods of preparing and using the same
Composition of Matter · Assigned to Wyeth LLC · Expires 2027-07-05 · 1y remaining
Vulnerability score
17/100
Ironclad — strong claim type, well-established, deep family
What this patent protects
This patent protects derivatives of venlafaxine, including methods of preparing and using them to treat various diseases and disorders.
USPTO Abstract
Methods of preparing, and compositions comprising, derivatives of venlafaxine are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating and preventing diseases and disorders including, but not limited to, affective disorders such as depression, bipolar and manic disorders, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cerebral function disorders, obesity and weight gain, incontinence, dementia and related disorders.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine Succinate) · Pfizer
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