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What is the primary mechanism of action of Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
- Enhancing muscle glucose uptake
- Promoting pancreatic alpha cell function
- Inhibiting glucose reabsorption in the kidneys
- Increasing insulin synthesis and lowering glucagon breakdown (correct)
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Hypoglycemia (correct)
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
- Severe allergic reactions
- Higher incidence of heart failure admissions (correct)
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Increased risk of pancreatitis
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
Which enzyme does Sitagliptin (Januvia) block?
Which enzyme does Sitagliptin (Januvia) block?
Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
Which enzyme does Sitagliptin (Januvia) block?
Which enzyme does Sitagliptin (Januvia) block?
Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?
