phenyl)butyl)-5,6,7,8-
tetrahydro-3- (trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-triazolo(4,3-a)pyrazine
phosphate (1:1) monohydrate.
The empirical formula is C16H15F6N5O-H3PO4-H2O and the molecular
weight is 523.32. The structural formula is:
(OBJECT OMITTED)
Sitagliptin phosphate is a white to off-white, crystalline,
non-hygroscopic powder. It is soluble in water and N,N-dimethyl
formamide; slightly soluble in methanol; very slightly soluble in
ethanol, acetone, and acetonitrile; and insoluble in isopropanol and
isopropyl acetate.
Each film-coated tablet of JANUVIA contains 32.13, 64.25, or
128.5 mg of sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate, which is equivalent to
25, 50, or 100 mg, respectively, of free base and the following
inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous dibasic
calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and
sodium stearyl fumarate. In addition, the film coating contains the
following inactive ingredients: polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene
glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, red iron oxide, and yellow iron oxide.
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor, which is believed to exert its
actions in patients with type 2 diabetes by slowing the inactivation
of incretin hormones. Concentrations of the active intact hormones are
increased by JANUVIA, thereby increasing and prolonging the action of
these hormones. Incretin hormones, including glucagon-like peptide-1
(GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), are
released by the intestine throughout the day, and levels are increased
in response to a meal. These hormones are rapidly inactivated by the
enzyme, DPP-4. The incretins are part of an endogenous system involved
in the physiologic regulation of glucose homeostasis. When blood
glucose concentrations are normal or elevated, GLP-1 and GIP increase
insulin synthesis and release from pancreatic beta cells by
intracellular
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