Methods for improving the gastrointestinal tolerability of biguanide compounds and for treating metabolic disorders and/or inducing weight loss in patients in need thereof, particularly in individuals having a contraindication for treatment with biguanide compounds, are provided comprising administering delayed release formulations of such biguanide compounds, including metformin, targeted to the small intestine.
本发明提供了改善双胍类化合物的胃肠道耐受性以及治疗代谢紊乱和/或使有需要的患者,特别是双胍类化合物治疗禁忌症患者减轻体重的方法,包括针对小肠施用包括
二甲双胍在内的此类双胍类化合物的缓释制剂。