Patent ID: 6538025
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A61P,C07C

Abstract:
A method of treating a subject suffering from depression comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the structure: wherein when a is 0, b is 1 or 2; wherein when a is 1, b is 1, m is 0-3, X is O or S, Y is halogeno, R1 is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, R2 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, or optionally substituted propargyl and R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, C6-12 aryl, C6-12 aryl or C6-12 cycloalkyl, each optionally substituted, a racemic mixture, an enantiomer, or salt thereof, to thereby treat the subject's depression.