Joint Formulary & PAD

Alogliptin - Diabetes Mellitus

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Status 1

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Existing patients would not be expected to change therapy unless appropriate to do so.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Alogliptin
Indication :
Diabetes Mellitus
Group Name :
DPP-4s
Keywords :
Gliptins, DPP-4, Dipeptylpeptidase -4 inhibitor, Type II
Brand Names Include :
Vipidia
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
3

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee recommend:

sitagliptin (prescribed generically) as the preferred gliptin (DPP4) - GREEN traffic light status

linagliptin RESTRICTED USE - as an option in patients with deteriorating renal function where there is a risk that dose reduction of sitagliptin may not take place

Other gliptins (alogliptin, vildagliptin, saxagliptin) should NOT BE INITIATED in new patients
 

Other Indications

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  • No records returned.

Other Drugs

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