Method of treating addictions to opioids
A pharmaceutical composition containing isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to an individual in need thereof for treating a substance addiction, inclusive of addiction to heroin (diacetylmorphine), cocaine, opioids, methadone, d-methamphetamine, barbiturates, alcohol, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, or buprenorphine. The isomyosmine, along with optional additional therapeutic agent(s), may be administered in a capsule, tablet, or lozenge.
1. A method of treating an addiction to opioids comprising administering to an individual in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is administered via a capsule, tablet, or lozenge.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount from about 5 mg to about 1,500 mg.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount from about 10 mg to about 1,200 mg.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount from about 50 mg to about 1,000 mg.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount from about 100 mg to about 850 mg.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition further comprises a second therapeutic agent.
8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the second therapeutic agent comprises an anti-inflammatory compound.
9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains the second therapeutic agent in an amount from about 5 mg to about 1,500 mg.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains the second therapeutic agent in an amount from about 10 mg to about 1,200 mg.