ATC Group: A10BH01 Sitagliptin

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Alimentary tract and metabolism

A10

Drugs used in diabetes

A10B

Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins

A10BH

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors

A10BH01

Sitagliptin

Active Ingredients

Sitagliptin

Sitagliptin is a member of a class of oral anti-hyperglycaemic agents called dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. The improvement in glycaemic control observed with this medicinal product may be mediated by enhancing the levels of active incretin hormones.

Monographs

JANUVIA Film-coated tablets

MPI, EU: SmPC