DPP-4 Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
Linagliptin (g)
A
Tradjenta (b)
2
Q
Sitagliptin (g)
A
Januvia (b)
3
Q
MOA
A
inhibits dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 activity preventing inactivation of glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1
4
Q
common adverse effects
A
well tolerated
upper respiratory infections
5
Q
rare adverse effects
A
joint pain
headaches
acute pancreatitis
6
Q
counseling pts
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take with/without food
7
Q
clinical pearls
A
contraindicated with pancreatitis