McGraw-Hill / Lange rxlist.com (Tragenta ) Alogliptin Trade Name: Nesina Mechanism of Action: a DPP-4 inhibitor, similar to Sitagliptin Pharmacokinetics: does not undergo significant metabolism, and is mostly excreted unchanged in the urine (76%) and feces (13%) dosage should be reduced in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment References: Masharani U, Kroon L (2024): Pancreatic Hormones & Antidiabetic Drugs (Chapter 41)
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In some cases, especially when branded medications are in short supply or are not the right fit, providers may prescribe compounded versions of these medications
