Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin (also found in Janumet) is a DPP-4 inhibitor used with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. This listing includes Istamet and Sitagliptin Tablets.
Sitagliptin Tablets
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
50mg · 100mg
Sitagliptin tablets for type 2 diabetes. They belong to a class that boosts insulin release only when blood sugar is high.
Key points
- Incretin hormones remain active for longer with sitagliptin, which increases and prolongs their action.
- Istamet contains sitagliptin with metformin, while Sitagliptin Tablets contains sitagliptin alone.
- Acute pancreatitis has been reported after marketing; sitagliptin should be stopped promptly if pancreatitis is suspected.
What sitagliptin is used for
Sitagliptin is listed for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in adults, alongside diet and exercise. It is not used for type 1 diabetes. The tablet options sit within Diabetes Management and include a single-ingredient medicine and a formulation containing metformin.
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