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Sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride

Used for: ZITUVIMET is a combination of sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, and metformin hydrochloride (HCl), a biguanide, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: ZITUVIMET is not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) ZITUVIMET has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis.

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What It Is Used For

Used for: ZITUVIMET is a combination of sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, and metformin hydrochloride (HCl), a biguanide, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: ZITUVIMET is not recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) ZITUVIMET has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis.

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Active Ingredient

SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

ZITUVIMET

Generic / Alternate Names

SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

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