Showing posts with label dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. Show all posts

Sunday, February 5, 2012

FDA Approves Jentadueto ((linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride)).....

In continuation of my update on linagliptin and metformin hydrochloride


U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride) tablets, a new tablet combining the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, linagliptin, and metformin. Jentadueto provides a new, single-tablet treatment option, taken twice-daily, for patients who need to control their blood sugar. Linagliptin (5 mg, once-daily) is marketed in the U.S. as Tradjenta (linagliptin) tablets....