Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors (DPP-4) Flashcards
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Common Facts
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Common ending: -gliptin
Commonly used to treat: type II diabetes mellitus
2
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Mechanism of Action
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Increases incretin
-Incretin is a hormone that helps increase insulin release
Decrease glucose production in the liver
3
Q
Januvia
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Generic name: sitagliptin
Tablets: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Dosed once daily
Available in combination with metformin=Janumet tablets
