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Objective: Dextromethorphan/bupropion (DXM/BUP) received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) in August 2022. This combination is not known to have abuse liability and is not currently scheduled by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Notwithstanding, dextromethorphan is a drug of abuse.

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SAL0114: a novel deuterated dextromethorphan-bupropion combination with improved antidepressant efficacy and safety profile.

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  • Esketamine is the first fast-acting antidepressant approved by the FDA but has limited use due to addiction risks; SAL0114 is a new formulation aiming to improve safety and efficacy by combining deuterated dextromethorphan with bupropion.
  • Research methods included binding assays to evaluate the effects of deuteration, stability tests in mice, and various animal models to assess antidepressant effects.
  • Results showed that deuterated dextromethorphan had double the metabolic stability of regular dextromethorphan and worked synergistically with bupropion, leading to superior effectiveness in treating depression.
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive cognitive and functional decline. Nearly all patients with AD develop neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs). Agitation is one of the most distressing and challenging NPS.

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Pharmacotherapies for Treatment-Resistant Depression: How Antipsychotics Fit in the Rapidly Evolving Therapeutic Landscape.

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  • One in three adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) experience treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which significantly impacts their health and leads to higher healthcare costs.
  • The report focuses on atypical antipsychotics approved for treating depression, noting that while they can improve symptoms, achieving full remission remains challenging and side effects are a concern.
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