Sitagliptin is an oral dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus[FDA label,A2260,A2255,A2256]. The effect of this medication leads to glucose dependent increases in insulin and decreases in glucagon to improve control of blood sugar[FDA label,A2255]. Sitagliptin was granted FDA approval on October 16, 2006[L6061].
Synonyms
Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin tartrate hemihydrate
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Sitagliptin phosphate
Sitagliptin malate
Sitagliptina
Sitagliptine
Sitagliptinum
Sitagliptin fumarate
Brand Names
Ach-sitagliptin
Ag-sitagliptin Hydrochloride / Metformin
Auro-sitagliptin Hydrochloride and Metformin Hydrochloride
Sitagliptin-metformin
Prz-sitagliptin
Teva-sitagliptin Malate
Apo-sitagliptin
Sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride
Ag-sitagliptin
Janumet XR
Janumet
Zituvimet
Apo-sitagliptin Malate / Metformin Hydrochloride
M-sitagliptin
Januvia
Sitagliptin Accord
Pro-sitagliptin Malate / Metformin Hydrochloride
Nb-sitagliptin-metformin
Ristaben
Riva-sitagliptin Tartrate/metformin
Pro-sitagliptin-metformin
Steglujan
Sandoz Sitagliptin-metformin
Mint-sitagliptin
Reddy-sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride
Sitagliptin/metformin Hydrochloride Accord
Sitagliptin Phosphate/Metformin Hydrochloride
Juvisync
Sandoz Sitagliptin
Jamp Sitagliptin
Apo-sitagliptin/metformin XR
Reddy-sitagliptin
Sitagliptin/metformin Hydrochloride Sun
Pro-sitagliptin Malate
Jamp Sitagliptin Hydrochloride / Metformin
Efficib
Apo-sitagliptin Malate
Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride
Riva Sitagliptin
Mint-sitagliptin/metformin
Riva Sitagliptin/metformin
PMS-sitagliptin-metformin
PMS-sitagliptin Tartrate/metformin
Nb-sitagliptin
Xelevia
Nra-sitagliptin
Brynovin
Bio-sitagliptin
Auro-sitagliptin
Prz-sitagliptin-metformin
Taro-sitagliptin Fumarate
Sitagliptin Sun
Zituvio
Tesavel
Apo-sitagliptin-metformin
Sitagliptin - Metformin
Nat-sitagliptin
Teva-sitagliptin Malate / Metformin
Zituvimet XR
Ristfor
Sitagliptin
Velmetia
Pro-sitagliptin
Sandoz Sitagliptin-metformin XR
PMS-sitagliptin
Indication
Sitagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or patients with a history of pancreatitis.[L41220] It is also used in combination with [metformin] [L41215] or [ertugliflozin].[L41225]
Categories
Agents causing angioedema
Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
Blood Glucose Lowering Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C8 Substrates
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Substrates
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates
Cytochrome P-450 Substrates
DPP-IV Inhibitors
Drugs that are Mainly Renally Excreted
Drugs Used in Diabetes
Enzyme Inhibitors
Hormones
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
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