Sitagliptin (Januvia) Quiz
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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?

  • 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)?

  • 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?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme does Sitagliptin (Januvia) block?

    <p>DPP-4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?

    <p>Heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme does Sitagliptin (Januvia) block?

    <p>DPP-4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect has been linked to a different drug in the same class as Sitagliptin (Januvia)?

    <p>Heart failure admissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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