Biguanide compositions and methods of treating metabolic disorders
US8796338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/20
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are methods for treating certain conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions by administrating a composition comprising a biguanide or related heterocyclic compound, e.g., metformin. Also provided herein are biguanide or related heterocyclic compound compositions, and methods for the preparation thereof for use in the methods of the present invention. Also provided herein are compositions comprising metformin and salts thereof and methods of use.
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