Biguanide Compositions and Methods of Treating Metabolic Disorders
AssigneeAnji Pharma (US) LLC
InventorsAlain D. BARON, Mark S. FINEMAN, Nigel R.A. BEELEY
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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 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.
Claims22
1-62. (canceled)
A method for treating a disorder of glucose metabolism in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising metformin or a salt thereof, wherein said pharmaceutical dosage form is adapted to have an onset of release of said metformin or a salt thereof distal of the duodenum, and wherein the daily dose of said metformin or a salt thereof is between about 1500 mg and about 2000 mg.
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