Zituvio
Zituvio is a brand-name medication containing sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used to manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is typically prescribed alongside diet and exercise to improve glycemic control. This medication may be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medications, depending on individual patient needs.
Zituvio is a DPP-4 inhibitor used to help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2670442
- Generic
- Zituvio
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Zituvio is indicated for improving glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise and may be prescribed as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents such as metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin.
Zituvio contains sitagliptin, which works by inhibiting the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). This enzyme breaks down incretin hormones. By inhibiting DPP-4, the medication increases insulin secretion and decreases glucagon release in a glucose-dependent manner, helping to lower blood sugar levels after meals and fasting.
Zituvio is not indicated for use in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Common side effects may include upper respiratory infections, headache, and nasopharyngitis. Patients should report symptoms of pancreatitis, severe joint pain, or heart failure symptoms while taking this medication. Regular monitoring of blood glucose and renal function may be recommended.
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