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Drug profile · INN

linagliptin

linagliptin (TRAJENTA) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BD11
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 11
News articles 0
Drug details — linagliptin
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
11
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

linagliptin (TRAJENTA) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN linagliptin
Brand TRAJENTA
Mechanism Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor
Target Dipeptidyl peptidase 4
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
ATC code A10BD11

Mechanism of action

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor

Primary target: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Linagliptin Phase 3 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  2. linagliptine 5 mg Phase 3 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  3. BO39610 Phase 2 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
  4. linagliptin low dose Phase 2 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  5. 974/24 Phase 1 · Alphapharm · Bioequivalence study in healthy volunteers under fasting con
  6. Bioequivalence clinical trial of two formulations of linagliptin/metformin Phase 1 · Tillomed Laboratories · Healthy volunteers
  7. Bioequivalence clinical trial of two formulations of linagliptin Phase 1 · Tillomed Laboratories · Healthy volunteers
  8. Bioequivalence clinical trial of two formulations of linagliptin Phase 1 · Tillomed Laboratories · Healthy volunteers

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Frequently asked questions

What is linagliptin?

linagliptin (TRAJENTA) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for linagliptin?

TRAJENTA is a marketed brand name for linagliptin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of linagliptin?

linagliptin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.