- Type II DM:
- PO 20-40mg OD
Tablet: 20mg
- Can be taken with/without food
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
It inhibits dipeptidyl peptidase-4, slowing incretin metabolism, increasing insulin synthesis/release thereby decreasing glucagon levels
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Hypoglycemia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe ketosis
- Type I DM
- Severe infection
- Surgery
- Severe trauma
- Diabetic coma
- Beta blockers
- MAO Inhibitors
- Steroids
- Thyroid hormones
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Category B; Use only when needed |
| Breastfeeding | Consider alternative |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveza | 20mg | Tablet | 30’s | M.J. Biopharm | Europa Healthcare |
| Tilyptin | 20mg | Tablet | 30’s | Micro Labs | Micro Labs |
| Ziten | 20mg | Tablet | 30’s | Glenmark Pharma | Glenmark Pharma |