Sitagliptin
Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (Dpp-4) Inhibitors
Sold as Xelevia · Efficib · Tesavel · Ristfor · Velmetia
- Drug class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (Dpp-4) Inhibitors
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 4
- Products on record
- 324
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 2,577
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Sitagliptin is a medication belonging to the dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor drug class [1]. It is approved for use as a supplement to diet and exercise to help manage blood sugar levels in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus [1].
Sitagliptin is available under various brand names, including JANUVIA [1]. It is important to note that sitagliptin is not intended for individuals with type 1 diabetes [1]. The drug has not been evaluated in patients with a history of pancreatitis [1].
In the past 12 months, there have been 2,577 adverse event reports associated with sitagliptin [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 166 | May 22, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 146 | May 14, 2026 |
| EU European Union | EMA | 11 | December 1, 2025 |
| US United States | FDA | 1 | August 27, 2023 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
166 products
Uses
For adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Sitagliptin Medley is indicated to improve glycaemic control: as monotherapy: • in patients inadequately controlled by diet and exercise alone and for whom metformin is inappropriate due to contraindications or intolerance.
as dual oral therapy in combination with: • metformin when diet and exercise plus metformin alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control. • a sulphonylurea when diet and exercise plus maximal tolerated dose of a sulphonylurea alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control and when metformin is inappropriate due to contraindications or intolerance.
e. a thiazolidinedione) when use of a PPARγ agonist is appropriate and when diet and exercise plus the PPARγ agonist alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control. as triple oral therapy in combination with: • a sulphonylurea and metformin when diet and exercise plus dual therapy with these medicinal products do not provide adequate glycaemic control.
CACanada· Health Canada
146 products
Uses
• Monotherapy: JANUVIA® (sitagliptin) is indicated for use as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus for whom metformin is inappropriate due to contraindications or intolerance.
• Add-on combination: JANUVIA® is indicated in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control, in combination with: . metformin, . metformin and a sulfonylurea, . pioglitazone (alone or with metformin), . premixed or long/intermediate acting insulin (alone or with metformin) when the existing therapy, along with diet and exercise, does not provide adequate glycemic control (see 14 CLINICAL TRIALS).
1 Pediatrics • Pediatrics (<18 years of age): Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, the safety and efficacy of JANUVIA®in pediatric patients has not been established; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use.
EUEuropean Union· EMA
11 products
Uses
For adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Xelevia is indicated to improve glycaemic control: as monotherapy: • in patients inadequately controlled by diet and exercise alone and for whom metformin is inappropriate due to contraindications or intolerance.
as dual oral therapy in combination with: • metformin when diet and exercise plus metformin alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control. • a sulphonylurea when diet and exercise plus maximal tolerated dose of a sulphonylurea alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control and when metformin is inappropriate due to contraindications or intolerance.
e. a thiazolidinedione) when use of a PPAR agonist is appropriate and when diet and exercise plus the PPAR agonist alone do not provide adequate glycaemic control. as triple oral therapy in combination with: • a sulphonylurea and metformin when diet and exercise plus dual therapy with these medicinal products do not provide adequate glycaemic control.
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE JANUVIA ® is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. JANUVIA is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
( 1 ) Limitations of Use: JANUVIA should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes ( 1 ) JANUVIA has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. 1 ) Limitations of Use JANUVIA should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes.
JANUVIA has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. It is unknown whether patients with a history of pancreatitis are at increased risk for the development of pancreatitis while using JANUVIA. ]
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Sitagliptin. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL438700055 · revised July 18, 2025
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02303922 · revised March 22, 2025
- [3]European Medicines Agency · EMEA/H/C/000762 · revised December 1, 2025
- [4]FDA DailyMed · 194c3718-5eb5-4c… · revised August 27, 2023 [PDF]
- [5]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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