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Biguanide compositions and methods of treating metabolic disorders

US9481642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2014
Grant dateNov 1, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2034

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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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