<p>Trelagliptin&nbsp;is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a highly selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor that is typically used as an add on treatment when the first line treatment of metformin is not achieving the expected glycemic goals; though it has been approved for use as a first line treatment when metformin cannot be used.</p>