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 malate
Sitagliptin phosphate
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Sitagliptinum
Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin fumarate
Sitagliptin tartrate hemihydrate
Sitagliptina
Sitagliptine
Brand Names
Juvisync
Prz-sitagliptin
Ag-sitagliptin
Nb-sitagliptin
Pro-sitagliptin-metformin
Sitagliptin Sun
Jamp Sitagliptin
Nra-sitagliptin
Januvia
Apo-sitagliptin Malate
Janumet
Brynovin
Sandoz Sitagliptin-metformin XR
Sitagliptin Accord
Sitagliptin-metformin
Ach-sitagliptin
Sitagliptin - Metformin
Nat-sitagliptin
PMS-sitagliptin Tartrate/metformin
Prz-sitagliptin-metformin
Ristaben
Sandoz Sitagliptin
Apo-sitagliptin/metformin XR
Sandoz Sitagliptin-metformin
Auro-sitagliptin
Velmetia
Efficib
Ag-sitagliptin Hydrochloride / Metformin
Steglujan
Apo-sitagliptin-metformin
Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride
Ristfor
Sitagliptin
Mint-sitagliptin
Pro-sitagliptin Malate / Metformin Hydrochloride
Janumet XR
Riva-sitagliptin Tartrate/metformin
Riva Sitagliptin/metformin
Apo-sitagliptin Malate / Metformin Hydrochloride
PMS-sitagliptin
M-sitagliptin
Reddy-sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride
Taro-sitagliptin Fumarate
Teva-sitagliptin Malate / Metformin
Auro-sitagliptin Hydrochloride and Metformin Hydrochloride
Zituvimet
Zituvimet XR
Pro-sitagliptin
Nb-sitagliptin-metformin
Tesavel
Sitagliptin/metformin Hydrochloride Sun
Mint-sitagliptin/metformin
Xelevia
Teva-sitagliptin Malate
Bio-sitagliptin
Apo-sitagliptin
Riva Sitagliptin
Reddy-sitagliptin
Pro-sitagliptin Malate
Jamp Sitagliptin Hydrochloride / Metformin
Sitagliptin Phosphate/Metformin Hydrochloride
PMS-sitagliptin-metformin
Sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride
Zituvio
Sitagliptin/metformin Hydrochloride Accord
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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