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