True about sitagliptin is all except
Correct Answer: Cannot be used orally
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cannot be used orally Sitagliptin This is orally active inhibitor of DPP-4. It prevents degradation of endogenous GLP- 1 and other incretins, potentiating their action, resulting in limitation of postprandial hyperglycemia. It is used in type 2 DM. Other DPP-4 inhibitor is vildagliptin.
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