sitagliptin(Januvia, Janumet, Steglujan)
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Pronunciation
/ˌsɪtəˈɡlɪptɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- sitagliptin
- Brand names
- Januvia, Janumet, Steglujan
- Therapeutic class
- Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take once daily, with or without food.
- Report severe abdominal pain (pancreatitis) or severe joint pain.
- Generally well tolerated and weight-neutral.
- Renal dosing required.
- Not for type 1 diabetes or DKA.
Sources
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