(19)
(11) EP 1 085 874 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
28.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/13

(21) Application number: 99955425.6

(22) Date of filing: 08.06.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61K 31/535
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB9901/808
(87) International publication number:
WO 9964/008 (16.12.1999 Gazette 1999/50)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 11.06.1998 GB 9812664

(71) Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LTD.
HoddesdonHertfordshire EN11 9BU (GB)

(72) Inventor:
  • RUPNIAK, Nadia, Melanie
    HarlowEssex CM20 2QR (GB)

(74) Representative: Hiscock, Ian James et al
European Patent Department,Merck & Co., Inc.,Terlings Park,Eastwick Road
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR (GB)

   


(54) USE OF A NK-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST FOR TREATING SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS