name: | Alogliptin |
ATC code: | A10BH04 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Alogliptin is an oral antihyperglycemic agent, classified as a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control. It is approved for adult use and is available as a prescription medication in several countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after single oral dose administration.
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