Sitagliptin (marketed as Januvia and Janumet) Information
Sitagliptin, the first in a new class of diabetic drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Information for Healthcare Professionals: Acute pancreatitis and sitagliptin (marketed as Januvia and Janumet)