SGLT1/2 inhibitor LIK066 for treating obesity

US10952989B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-10952989-B2
Application numberUS-201816490554-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMar 2, 2018
Priority dateMar 3, 2017
Publication dateMar 23, 2021
Grant dateMar 23, 2021

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The present invention is drawn to methods for effecting weight loss, e.g. in the treatment of obesity and related conditions, including conditions associated with and/or caused by obesity per se.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method of treating obesity, comprising administering to a patient in need, a dosage of about 1-50 mg of LIK066, or salt thereof; wherein said patient has a body mass index of at least 25 kg/m 2 . 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the dosage is selected from the group consisting of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 35 mg, and 50 mg. 3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the dosage is about 35 mg. 4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the dosage is about 50 mg. 5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said LIK066 or salt thereof is formulated for oral administration. 6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the dosage is administered once a day. 7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the dosage is administered twice a day. 8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said patient has a condition associated with obesity selected from high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides, elevated fasting blood glucose and diabetes. 9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said patient has a body mass index of at least 30 kg/m 2 . 10. The method of claim 1 , comprising a reduction of at least about 5% of body weight. 11. A method of treating obesity, comprising administering to a patient, a dosage of about 35-50 mg of LIK066 or a salt thereof once or twice daily; wherein said patient has a body mass index of at least 25 kg/m 2 . 12. The method of claim 11 , comprising administering about 50 mg of LIK066 or a salt thereof. 13. The method of claim 11 , wherein said patient has a condition associated with obesity selected from high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides, elevated fasting blood glucose and diabetes. 14. The method of claim 11 , wherein said patient has a body mass index of at least 30 kg/m 2 . 15. The method of claim 11 , comprising a reduction of at least about 5% of body weight.

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  • A61K31/357Primary

    having two or more oxygen atoms in the same ring, e.g. crown ethers, guanadrel · CPC title

  • Anorexiants; Antiobesity agents · CPC title

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What does patent US10952989B2 cover?
The present invention is drawn to methods for effecting weight loss, e.g. in the treatment of obesity and related conditions, including conditions associated with and/or caused by obesity per se.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Novartis Ag
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/357. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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