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Drug profile · INN

sitagliptin

sitagliptin (JANUVIA) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BH01
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — sitagliptin
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
FILM COATED
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

sitagliptin (JANUVIA) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sitagliptin
Brand JANUVIA
Mechanism Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route FILM COATED
Formulation TABLET
ATC code A10BH01

Mechanism of action

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Sitagliptin Approved · Chen Suning · Type 2 Diabetes

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Frequently asked questions

What is sitagliptin?

sitagliptin (JANUVIA) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sitagliptin?

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

What is the US approval status of sitagliptin?

sitagliptin 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.