Drug Name

Januvia (Sitagliptin)

Drug Uses

Januvia is used for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet as well as exercise alone. It is used along with diet as well as exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.

How Taken

Take Januvia as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

An extra patient leaflet is available with Januvia . Talk to your pharmacist incase you possess questions about this information.

Take Januvia by mouth with or without food.

Continue to take Januvia even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Januvia is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by your body, as well as by decreasing the amount of sugar made by your body.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Januvia , take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Januvia at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a close, light-resistant container. Keep Januvia out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Januvia if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Januvia;
• you possess type 1 diabetes;
• you possess high blood ketone levels (diabetic ketoacidosis).

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Some health examination conditions may work with Januvia . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Januvia . Tell your health care provider incase you are using any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Digoxin or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Januvia

Likely Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people possess no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor incase any of these most ORDINARY side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Headache; nausea; runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; upper respiratory infection.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these VERY BAD side effects occur:

• Very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); fever or chills; red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin.

More Information

Incase you possess any questions about Januvia , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Januvia is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.