👤 Adult

Sitagliptin

19 known interactions (2 severe)

2 brand names

Indications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus as monotherapy (if metformin inappropriate), or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs (including insulin) if existing treatment fails to achieve adequate glycaemic control

Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactions

19 drug interactions identified for Sitagliptin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

History of pancreatitis...

Side Effects

Common or very common Headache Uncommon Constipation; dizziness; skin reactions Frequency not known Angioedema; back pain; bullous pemphigoid (discontinue); cutaneous vasculitis; interstitial lung dis...

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Brand Names

Januvia(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Istavel(IN)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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