Januvia 100mg Tablet- 7
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Composition Sitagliptin (100mg)
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Description:
Januvia 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Januvia 100mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or along with other diabetes medicines. It may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels. Therefore, you should use it as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit, and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. This medicine is helping you to control your blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of taking this medicine is a headache. This is usually minor and improves with time. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it. It may also cause upper respiratory tract infections like sore throat, cough, and cold. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine's working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
USES OF JANUVIA TABLET
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
BENEFITS OF JANUVIA TABLET
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Januvia 100mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It works by helping to increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. The effect is to lower blood glucose levels. This medicine is usually taken once a day, has relatively few common side effects, and does not usually make you put on weight.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
SIDE EFFECTS OF JANUVIA TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Januvia
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Headache
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
HOW TO USE JANUVIA TABLET
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.
HOW JANUVIA TABLET WORKS
Januvia 100mg Tablet is an antidiabetic 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Januvia 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Januvia 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Januvia 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Januvia 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Januvia 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
However, Januvia 100mg Tablet has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment and is not recommended for use in such patients.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE JANUVIA TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Januvia 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Faq for medicine:
Q: Is Januvia a statin?
A: No, Januvia is not a statin. Januvia is an antidiabetic drug and it belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. while Statin is a class of lipid-lowering drugs.
Q: Is Januvia safe?
A: Januvia is safe to use when taken for a prescribed duration in the dose advised by a doctor. However, you can experience some common side effects at the prescribed dose also, like a headache, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis and hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level) when used along with insulin or sulphonylureas.
Q: Is Januvia a blood thinner?
A: No, Januvia is not a blood thinner. Januvia is an antidiabetic drug and it belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors.
Q: When can I stop taking Januvia ?
A: Do not stop taking Januvia until advised by your doctor as this can lead to a sudden rise in your blood sugar levels. However, in case you experience stomach pain while taking Januvia, immediately stop taking it and inform your doctor. Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully.
Q: Does Januvia interact with other drugs?
A: Januvia is an antidiabetic medicine and its interaction with other drugs is very limited. Januvia itself is less likely to cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), however, when taken with other anti-diabetic medicines, the risk increases. Also, Januvia can increase the blood levels of digoxin which can lead to more side effects with digoxin.
Q: Does Januvia have any role in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
A: Januvia along with metformin is used off-label for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) as it has shown efficacy in this condition in some clinical studies. However, its use in PCOS is yet not approved. Please consult your doctor.
Q: Can I use Januvia with rosuvastatin?
A: Yes, Januvia can be used with rosuvastatin. No drug-drug interactions or any change in side effect profile has been reported compared to when they are used alone.
Q: Can I take Januvia with Metformin?
A: Yes, Januvia can be taken with Metformin. It is a good add-on treatment if the blood sugars are very high even after taking Metformin and the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) does not become very high when they are taken together. However, a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q: Can I take Januvia with insulin?
A: Yes, you can take Januvia with insulin. Using them together can lower the insulin dose and decrease the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
Q: Can I take Januvia with Glipizide?
A: Yes, Januvia can be taken with Glipizide. Both are antidiabetic drugs but they work in different ways. When taken together, they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase if the dose of glipizide is not adjusted.
Q: Is it beneficial to use Januvia with liraglutide?
A: No, it is not advisable to take Januvia with Liraglutide. Both work by increasing the level of incretin hormones and can be expected to have a better efficacy but, there could also be an increased risk of side effects like pancreatitis when they are used together.
Q: Does Januvia cause weight loss?
A: Use of Januvia is not associated with either weight loss or weight gain. It is weight neutral.
Q: Does the use of Januvia cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)?
A: Januvia can lower blood sugar level (hypoglycemia). However, it happens more often if you delay or miss your food, do more than routine exercise, drink alcohol or take other antidiabetic medicine along with. Be cautious of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and always keep glucose tablets or honey or fruit juice with you. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important.
Q: Is the use of Januvia associated with cancer?
A: Januvia belongs to the group of drugs called incretins which have been associated with pancreatic cancer in some clinical studies. However, a definite evidence is missing, so, it is advisable to talk to your doctor regarding the same.
Q: Does the use of Januvia associated with constipation?
A: Yes, constipation is an uncommon side effect seen with the use of Januvia. Taking a fiber rich diet and plenty of water can help in relieving constipation.
Q: Can Januvia cause somnolence (makes you feel sleepy)?
A: Yes, somnolence (sleepiness) has been reported with the use of Januvia. Also, there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar levels) when used with other antidiabetic drugs which can make you feel dizzy. Be careful while driving or when operating a machine.
Q: Can Januvia cause itching?
A: Januvia is not known to cause itching. However, in case you develop an allergic reaction to Januvia or any of its ingredients, you may have symptoms of itching, redness or swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue or throat. Immediately stop taking the medicine and inform or visit a doctor.
Q: Does Januvia cause dry mouth?
A: No, the use of Januvia is not seen to be associated with dry mouth.
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