sitagliptin
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Synonyms: saxagliptin, linagliptin
Antonyms: saxagliptin, linagliptin
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Noun
- {{lb|en|pharmaceutical drug}} A [[hypoglycemic]] [[drug]] taken [[orally]] in the form of its [[phosphate]] C<sub>16</sub>H<sub>15</sub>F<sub>6</sub>N<sub>5</sub>O·H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>·H<sub>2</sub>O in the treatment of {{w|type 2 diabetes}}. It acts by inhibiting the [[degradation]] of [[incretin]]s, which results in increased secretion of [[insulin]] by the [[pancreas]]. It is marketed under the trademark '''[[Januvia]]''' and when used in combination with [[metformin]], under the trademark '''[[Janumet]]'''.
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