saxagliptin(Onglyza)
DPP-4 inhibitor
Pronunciation
/sæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- saxagliptin
- Brand names
- Onglyza
- Therapeutic class
- DPP-4 inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take once daily, with or without food.
- Report severe persistent abdominal pain (pancreatitis).
- Report severe joint pain.
- Notify provider if HF symptoms develop.
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Sources
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