Factors Associated with Utilization of Dipeptidyl-4 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study
Joint Authors
Zaman Huri, Hasniza
Selamat, NorFarahen
Vethakkan, Shireene Ratna
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Dipeptidyl-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are oral antidiabetic agents recently introduced to Malaysia.
Thus, limited data is available on their utilization patterns and factors associated with their use.
This study aims to analyse the utilization patterns of DPP-4 inhibitors, factors that influenced the choice of agent, and the rationale for treatment with DPP-4 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
This retrospective study was conducted to address the utilization pattern of DPP-4 inhibitors and factors that influence choice in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
299 subjects taking either sitagliptin or vildagliptin from September 2008 to September 2012 were included in the study.
Sitagliptin was more frequently prescribed than vildagliptin.
Of the patients prescribed DPP-4 inhibitors, 95% received combinations of these and other agents, whereas only 5% were prescribed DPP-4 inhibitors as monotherapy.
Factors affecting the utilization of DPP-4 inhibitors included age ( P = 0.049 ) and concomitant use of beta blockers ( P = 0.045 ) and aspirin ( P = 0.008 ) .
Early identification of factors associated with DPP-4 inhibitors is essential to enhance quality use of the drugs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zaman Huri, Hasniza& Selamat, NorFarahen& Vethakkan, Shireene Ratna. 2014. Factors Associated with Utilization of Dipeptidyl-4 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zaman Huri, Hasniza…[et al.]. Factors Associated with Utilization of Dipeptidyl-4 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zaman Huri, Hasniza& Selamat, NorFarahen& Vethakkan, Shireene Ratna. Factors Associated with Utilization of Dipeptidyl-4 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036478
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036478