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sitagliptin and acarbose — Competitive Intelligence Brief
marketed
DPP-4 inhibitor + alpha-glucosidase inhibitor combination
DPP-4 enzyme; alpha-glucosidase enzymes
Diabetes
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
sitagliptin and acarbose (sitagliptin and acarbose) — Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University. This combination reduces blood glucose by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) to increase incretin levels and slowing carbohydrate digestion via alpha-glucosidase inhibition.
Comparator set
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sitagliptin and acarbose TARGET | sitagliptin and acarbose | Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University | marketed | DPP-4 inhibitor + alpha-glucosidase inhibitor combination | DPP-4 enzyme; alpha-glucosidase enzymes |
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Sponsor landscape (DPP-4 inhibitor + alpha-glucosidase inhibitor combination class)
- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). sitagliptin and acarbose — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/sitagliptin-and-acarbose. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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