Ingredient

Sitagliptin Phosphate

Sitagliptin phosphate is a type 2 diabetes treatment ingredient used for blood sugar control.

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MFDS ingredient code M262101

What does it do?

Sitagliptin phosphate belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class of diabetes treatment ingredients. This ingredient is used in medications to promote insulin secretion and lower blood sugar levels. It primarily helps control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Sitagliptin phosphate inhibits the DPP-4 enzyme in the body, preventing the breakdown of incretin hormones. As a result, insulin secretion increases and blood sugar is effectively controlled. Additionally, it also exhibits an effect that suppresses blood sugar elevation.

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Good to know

Unlike other diabetes treatments, sitagliptin phosphate targets the incretin pathway to naturally promote insulin secretion. This results in a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia and fewer side effects related to weight gain. It is often used in combination with metformin, providing complementary effects.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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