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