Brynovin

Generic: Sitagliptin Hydrochloride Oral

Rx only

DPP-4 inhibitor✓ FDA-verified

Brynovin is a medication used to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels alongside diet and exercise. It works by increasing the levels of certain hormones in the body that help control insulin and sugar levels after meals. You take it as a pill, starting with a dose of 100 mg once a day, which can be adjusted if you have kidney problems. It's important to know that Brynovin is not recommended for people with type 1 diabetes or those who have had serious allergic reactions to it. Additionally, if you're taking insulin or certain other diabetes medications, you may need to be cautious about the risk of low blood sugar.

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Uses

type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Dosage

100 mg taken orally once daily.

Can be taken with or without food.

For moderate renal impairment, 50 mg once daily.

For severe renal impairment, 25 mg once daily.

Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

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Side effects

Common

upper respiratory tract infectionnasopharyngitisheadachepancreatitis

Serious

heart failureacute renal failuresevere arthralgia

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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

Not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Not studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
Monitor renal function before and during treatment.

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Drug interactions

Insulinmay require lower dosages to reduce hypoglycemia riskCaution
Insulin secretagoguesmay require lower dosages to reduce hypoglycemia risk.Caution

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