This brand name is authorized in Croatia, Malta
The drug ZAXORAN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Sitagliptin
UNII QFP0P1DV7Z - SITAGLIPTIN
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Sitagliptin is a member of a class of oral anti-hyperglycaemic agents called dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. The improvement in glycaemic control observed with this medicinal product may be mediated by enhancing the levels of active incretin hormones. |
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Metformin
UNII 786Z46389E - METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
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Metformin is a biguanide with antihyperglycaemic effects, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. It does not stimulate insulin secretion and therefore does not produce hypoglycaemia. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A10BD07 | Metformin and sitagliptin | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A10 Drugs used in diabetes → A10B Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins → A10BD Combinations of oral blood glucose lowering drugs |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: HR | Agencija za lijekove i medicinske proizvode | Identifier(s): HR-H-109681174, HR-H-339632189 |
| Country: MT | Medicines Authority | Identifier(s): MA1444/00101, MA1444/00102 |
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