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Meaning of saxagliptin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌsæk.səˈɡlɪp.tɪn/

Definitions

A hypoglycemic drug taken orally in the form of its hydrate C₁₈H₂₅N₃O₂·H₂O in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts by inhibiting the degradation of incretins, which results in increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is marketed under the trademark Onglyza and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Kombiglyze.

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CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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