Antidiabetic Class

Showing 3 drugs starting with: L

Linagliptin

Brand: Tradjenta (US/EU) / Trajenta (IN) / Linapta (BD)
Class: Antidiabetic
Subclass: DPP-4 inhibitor
PK: t½ 12 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 5 day
mild
AE: Nasopharyngitis, cough, rare pancreatitis, joint pain

Liraglutide

Brand: Victoza (T2DM) / Saxenda (Weight loss)
Class: Antidiabetic
Subclass: GLP-1 receptor agonist
PK: t½ 13 hours | Clearance: other
Max Dose: 1.8 day
moderate
AE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, decreased appetite, injection-site reactions

Lixisenatide

Brand: Adlyxin / Lyxumia
Class: Antidiabetic
Subclass: GLP-1 receptor agonist (once-daily)
PK: t½ 3 hours | Clearance: renal
Max Dose: 20 day
moderate
AE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache