DPP4I

Question 1

DPP41

Answer 1

Dipeptidyl Peptide IV inhibitor. 4th line after SGLT-2I. Inhibits Dipeptidyl IV enzyme. This enzyme usually breaks down Incretin hormones but because its inhibited the incretin hormones last longer. Therefore this increases insulin, decreases hepatic glucose and makes patient feel full.

Question 2

Tradjenta

Answer 2

Linagliptin. 5mg po QD

Question 3

Nesina

Answer 3

Alogliptin. 25mg po QD

Question 4

Onglyza

Answer 4

Saxagliptin. 2.5-5mg po QD

Question 5

Januvia

Answer 5

Sitagliptin 100mg po QD

Question 6

DPP4I effect on weight?

Answer 6

Weight Neutral