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vildagliptin

vildagliptin (GALVUS) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BH02
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — vildagliptin
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
Patents
1
Programs
5
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

vildagliptin (GALVUS) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Key facts

INN vildagliptin
Brand GALVUS
Mechanism Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor
Target Dipeptidyl peptidase 4
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
ATC code A10BH02

Mechanism of action

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor

Primary target: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Vildagliptin Phase 3 · Novartis India · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  2. Vildagliptin Phase 3 · Novartis India · Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  3. EPHIC-DIA2 Approved · George Institute for · Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  4. Placebo of vildagliptin Approved · Novartis India · Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  5. Vildagliptin 50 mg bid Unknown · First People's Hospital · Parkinson's Disease

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  1. US 9795592

    Pharmaceutical formulations of vildagliptin

    Expires Mon Oct 19 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is vildagliptin?

vildagliptin (GALVUS) is a dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitor. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

What is the brand name for vildagliptin?

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