Sitagliptin Auxi Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Sitagliptin

Indications/Uses

Adjunct to diet & exercise to improve glycemic control in patients w/ type 2 DM. In combination w/ metformin, sulfonylurea & PPARγ agonist (eg, thiazolidinediones) when the single agent alone; or dual therapy w/ metformin & sulfonylurea, w/ diet & exercise do not provide adequate glycemic control in patients w/ type 2 DM. Add-on to insulin (w/ or w/o metformin) when diet & exercise plus stable insulin dose do not provide adequate glycemic control.

Dosage/Direction for Use

100 mg once daily. Moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥30 mL/min/1.73 m² to 45 mL/min/1.73 m²) 50 mg once daily, severe renal impairment (eGFR ≥15 mL/min/1.73 m² to <30 mL/min/1.73 m²) or w/ ESRD (eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m²) including those requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis 25 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Serious hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis or angioedema).

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BH01 - sitagliptin ; Belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sitagliptin Auxi FC tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

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Sitagliptin Auxi

sitagliptin

Manufacturer:

SAG Manufacturing S.L.U.