CPC A61K 31/522 (2013.01) [A61K 31/155 (2013.01); A61K 31/397 (2013.01); A61K 31/4184 (2013.01); A61K 31/519 (2013.01); A61K 31/5377 (2013.01); A61K 31/616 (2013.01); A61K 31/727 (2013.01); A61K 31/785 (2013.01); A61K 38/26 (2013.01); A61K 38/28 (2013.01); A61K 45/06 (2013.01); C07D 473/06 (2013.01); C07D 473/12 (2013.01)] | 3 Claims |
1. A method for slowing the progression of, or treating diabetic nephropathy in a patient who does not adequately respond to therapy with an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), said method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of linagliptin, optionally in combination with one or more other therapeutic substances to the patient, wherein the method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of linagliptin in combination with an ARB.
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