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Method for treating hyperglycemia

US8921311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2011
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/1641
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treating hyperglycemia and/or diabetes in a subject is provided. In particular, the method is directed for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have a fasting blood glucose concentration greater than about 8 mM, wherein the patient is administered a formulation comprising a GLP-1 molecule and a diketopiperazine by pulmonary inhalation with a dry powder inhalation system.

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