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Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

It promotes pancreatic insulin secretion by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme that degrades the GLP-1 and GIP intestinal hormones involved in the physiological regulation of glucose, which are activated by eating (EMA 2016, Baetta 2011, Scheen 2011). Administered orally, once a day.

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk.

Its pharmacokinetic data (EMA 2015, Scheen 2011): low molecular weight, low protein binding, very long half-life, make passage into milk likely in quantity that could be significant, but its high volume of distribution would make this difficult

Infant's blood glucose should be monitored during maternal treatment with alogliptin. (Berlin 2005)

Until there is more published data on this drug in relation to breastfeeding, safer known alternatives may be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity.

Diet, exercise, and breastfeeding improve blood sugar levels.

Common side effects are upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal disorders, rash and headaches(EMA, 2015, Scheen 2011) . Low risk of hypoglycemia in monotherapy (EMA, 2015, Scheen 2011). Doses up to 16 times higher than normal for 2 weeks did not produce side effects. (EMA, 2015)


See below the information of these related products:

  • Maternal Diabetes mellitus (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Saxagliptin (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Vildagliptin (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)

Alternatives

  • Acarbose (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Glibenclamide (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Hypocaloric Diet (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Maternal Sport (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Metformin Hydrochloride (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Miglitol (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Tolbutamide (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)

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Other names

Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in other languages or writings:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition:

  • Incresina Duo™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Incresina P™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Incresync™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Kazano™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Nesina
  • Nesina (尼欣那)
  • Nesina Met™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Nesina Pio™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Oseni™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Vipdomet™. Contains other elements than Alogliptin .Alogliptin Benzoate in its composition
  • Vipidia

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 70 - 100 %
Molecular weight 462 daltons
Protein Binding 20 - 30 %
VD 4.3 - 6 l/Kg
Tmax 1 - 2 hours
21 hours

References

  1. EMA. Alogliptina. Ficha técnica. 2015 Full text (in our servers)
  2. EMA. Alogliptin. Drug Summary. 2015 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Scheen AJ. A review of gliptins in 2011. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2012 Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  4. Baetta R, Corsini A. Pharmacology of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors: similarities and differences. Drugs. 2011 Abstract
  5. Berlin CM, Briggs GG. Drugs and chemicals in human milk. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2005 Apr;10(2):149-59. Epub 2004 Dec 21. Review. Abstract

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