Januvia 100 Mg
- Manufacturer : MSD Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Januvia
- Generic Brands : Sitagliptin
Januvia 100 mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes in adult patients. Patients are advised to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen along with this medicine for the best possible effect. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Januvia 100mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Januvia 100Mg Tablet is a drug prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes. It helps in reducing the blood sugar level in the body. It is classified under DDP-4 inhibitor class of medications. It is taken with diet and regular exercise and is sometimes prescribed along with other medications. It comes as a tablet and is consumed orally. However, note that it is used to lower blood sugar levels only and not to cure diabetes in itself.
Possible side effects of Januvia 100Mg Tablet include nausea, chills, seizures, dizziness, Anxiety, headache¸ fast heartbeat and slurred speech. It can also cause nightmares and cold sweats and severe skin reaction. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual effects. It can also cause some minor side effects like sore throat, sneezing, stuffy or runny nose or even cough.
Januvia 100Mg Tablet is not used for treating type 1 diabetes and is not advised for people with high blood ketone levels. You should consult your doctor before you use Januvia 100Mg Tablet if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, have any kidney problems. It is also not advised for people that have a history of conditions like gallstones, Angioedema or swelling of pancreas.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Januvia 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take Januvia 100 mg Tablet with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Pancreatitis
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of pancreatitis due to the increased risk of recurrent pancreatitis. Report any symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. to the doctor immediately. Therapy with the medicine may be discontinued based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Renal Dysfunction
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the clinical condition.
Januvia 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.
Januvia 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Januvia 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Januvia 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Januvia 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Taking Sitagliptin with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Januvia helps to control high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
Januvia can be taken with or without food.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. These could be symptoms of pancreatitis.
Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe joint pain.
Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Januvia 100 Tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.
Januvia 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Januvia 100 Tablet.
Januvia 100 mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes in adult patients. Patients are advised to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen along with this medicine for the best possible effect. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis.