Alogliptin
- Generic Name
- Alogliptin
- Brand Names
- Incresync, Kazano, Nesina, Oseni, Vipidia
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H21N5O2
- CAS Number
- 850649-61-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- JHC049LO86
- Background
Alogliptin is a selective, orally-bioavailable inhibitor of enzymatic activity of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). Chemically, alogliptin is prepared as a benzoate salt and exists predominantly as the R-enantiomer (>99%). It undergoes little or no chiral conversion in vivo to the (S)-enantiomer. FDA approved January 25, 2013.
- Indication
Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Associated Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Associated Therapies
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