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saxagliptin

saxagliptin (ONGLYZA) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with AstraZeneca. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BD21
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — saxagliptin
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

saxagliptin (ONGLYZA) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with AstraZeneca. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN saxagliptin
Brand ONGLYZA
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code A10BD21
Originator AstraZeneca

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. Saxagliptin Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Diabetes
  2. saxagliptin Phase 2 · Kyowa Kirin International · Diabetes, Type 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is saxagliptin?

saxagliptin (ONGLYZA) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with AstraZeneca. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for saxagliptin?

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

What is the US approval status of saxagliptin?

saxagliptin 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.