Uses of DPP-IV inhibitors

US8232281B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Klaus Dugi · Dresden, DE
• Frank Himmelsbach · Mittelbiberach, DE
• Michael Mark · Biberach an der Riß, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 4, 2007
• Grant date: Jul 31, 2012
• Expiry date: May 4, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K31/52
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The specification describes the use of selected DPP IV inhibitors for the treatment of physiological functional disorders and for reducing the risk of the occurrence of such functional disorders in at-risk patient groups. In addition, the use of the above-mentioned DPP IV inhibitors in conjunction with other active substances is described, by means of which improved treatment outcomes can be achieved. These applications may be used to prepare corresponding medicaments.