Vildagliptin in clinical practice: A review of literature

Moulinath Banerjee, Naveed Younis, Handrean Soran*

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Abstract

Vildagliptin is the second member of the DPP-IV inhibitor class of drugs licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The novel action of these drugs has promoted a new outlook in the pathobiology of T2DM. This review undertakes to examine the clinical studies published to date, with the aim of evaluating the position of vildagliptin among the drugs that are now available to treat this common dysmetabolic state.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2745-2757
Number of pages13
JournalExpert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy
Volume10
Issue number16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Oct 2009

Keywords

  • DPP-IV inhibitors
  • Oral hypoglycaemic
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Vildagliptin

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