DPP-4 inhibitors: Uses, common brands, and safety information

Medically reviewed by Karen Berger, Pharm.D.
Licensed Pharmacist
Updated Aug 25, 2025
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Key takeaways

  • Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are a class of drugs used for people with Type 2 diabetes

  • DPP-4 inhibitors can help your body naturally produce more insulin after meals so that your blood sugar stays in a normal range

  • DPP-4 inhibitors may be used alone, or in combination with other diabetes medications, like metformin

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Medically reviewed by Karen Berger, Pharm.D.
Licensed Pharmacist

After receiving her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Karen Berger, Pharm.D., has worked in both chain and independent community pharmacies. She currently works at an independent pharmacy in New Jersey. Dr. Berger enjoys helping patients understand medical conditions and medications—both in person as a pharmacist, and online as a medical writer and reviewer.

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