Vildagliptin (LAF237) is an orally active antihyperglycemic agent that selectively inhibits the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. It is used to manage type II diabetes mellitus, where GLP-1 secretion and insulinotropic effects are impaired. By inhibiting DPP-4, vildagliptin prevents the degradation of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependen...
Vildagliptin is indicated in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus in adults. As monotherapy, vildagliptin is indicated in adults inadequately controlled by diet and exercise alone and for whom metformin is inappropriate due to contraindications or intolerance. It is also indicated as dual therapy in combination with metformin, a sulphonylurea, or a thi...
National Institute of diabetes and endocrinology, Cairo, Al Kasr Al Aini, Egypt
Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology at Sindh Government Hospital New Karachi & Dr. Riasat Medical Center Allah Wala Town, Karachi, Pakistan, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Shiyan Renmin Hospital, Shiyan, Hubei, China
Lu'an People's Hospital, Lu'an, Anhui, China
Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia
National Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute, Cairo, Egypt
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Hospital Universitario de Leon, León, Spain
Hospital Beata María Ana, Madrid, Spain
Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Stay informed with timely notifications on clinical trials, regulatory changes, and research advancements related to this medication.