Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FXR agonist compositions for combination therapy

Abstract:

The present application relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of an FXR agonist and at least one additional therapeutic agent that lowers the glucose level in the blood, stimulates insulin secretion, and/or increases insulin sensitivity. The present application relates to use of the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prevention of a FXR mediated disease or condition, such as NAFLD and NASH, a disease or condition related to an elevated level of glucose in the blood, decreased secretion of insulin, and/or decreased insulin sensitivity such as hyperglycemia, diabetes, obesity, and insulin resistance, or for lowering the glucose level in the blood, stimulating insulin secretion, and/or increasing insulin sensitivity.