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DPP-4 inhibitor
Saxagliptin hydrochloride is a small molecule medication used to help manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works as a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor.
How it worksSaxagliptin hydrochloride works by inhibiting an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase IV.
Used for
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Conditions
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Class
DPP-4 inhibitorSmall moleculeendocrine system
How to take
Formsoral
Routesoral
Talk to your doctor
Questions to ask
- ·How will Saxagliptin hydrochloride affect my blood sugar?
- ·Are there any interactions between Saxagliptin and my other meds?
Educational summary derived from FDA labeling, AI-assisted. Not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional. Updated 2026-04-26.