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Vildagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of two incretin hormones found in the body, called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP). These hormones are normally produced naturally by the body in response to food intake. Their function is to help control blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is used to treat type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM) in combination with a sulphonyl urea, metformin or a glitazone.












