COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING (S)-BETHANECHOL AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE, TYPE 2 DIABETES, GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE AND RELATED DISORDERS

摘要

The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising (S)-bethanechol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and optionally at least one diabetes drug. The use of said composition in the treatment of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance and related disorders is also provided. The invention also provides for a kit comprising the pharmaceutical compositions and instructions for its use.