Sitagliptin

Definition: Sitagliptin, sold under the brand name Januvia among others, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is in the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class and works by increasing the production of insulin and decreasing the production of glucagon by the pancreas. In the United Kingdom it is listed as less preferred than metformin or a sulfonylurea. source: Wikipedia

ID

423307000

ID date

29 Jun 2007

Previous ID

11416911000001108

Name

Sitagliptin