Anagliptin (

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; trade name Suiny) is a pharmaceutical drug for the treatment of

type 2 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, ...

. It is approved for use in Japan. It belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs known as

dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4 inhibitors or gliptins) are a class of oral hypoglycemics that block the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). They can be used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2. The first agent of the class – sita ...

s or "gliptins".

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