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.
Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes Center, Yokkaichi Social Insurance Hospital, Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan
Dept. of Intern. Med., School of Dentistry, Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Diabetes Clinic, Okazaki East Hospital, Okazaki, Aichi, Japan
Stay informed with timely notifications on clinical trials, regulatory changes, and research advancements related to this medication.