Methods for treating diabetes via administration of controlled release metformin
US6790459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/155
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for treating patients having non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) by administering a controlled release oral solid dosage form containing preferably a biguanide drug such as metformin, on a once-a-day basis. The dosage form provides a mean time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) of the drug which occurs at a 5.5 to 7.5 hours after oral administration on a once-a-day basis to human patients. Preferably, the dose of drug is administered at dinnertime to a patient in the fed state.
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