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What is

vildagliptin

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Pronunciation: /vildagliptin*/

vildagliptin

Definition

A cyanopyrrolidine-based, orally bioavailable inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4), with hypoglycemic activity. Vildagliptin’s cyano moiety undergoes hydrolysis and this inactive metabolite is excreted mainly via the urine.