Antidiabetic Class

Showing 2 drugs starting with: S

Semaglutide

Brand: Ozempic (US/EU) / Rybelsus (oral) / Semaglu (IN/BD)
Class: Antidiabetic
Subclass: GLP-1 receptor agonist (incretin mimetic)
PK: t½ 160 hours | Clearance: other
Max Dose: 2 week
moderate
AE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, risk of gallbladder disease; rare pancreatitis

Sitagliptin

Brand: Januvia (US/EU) / Istavel (IN) / Sitazid (BD)
Class: Antidiabetic
Subclass: DPP-4 inhibitor
PK: t½ 12 hours | Clearance: renal
Max Dose: 100 day
mild
AE: Nasopharyngitis, headache, rare pancreatitis, joint pain