Januvia Tablet - Brand (Sitagliptin Phosphate)

THERAPEUTIC USES.: -

Sitagliptin (generic name) is a new dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor (oral anti-hyperglycemic agent). It is a prescription drug which is sold under the brand name- Januvia (Trade name). Healthcare specialist may use the trade name when prescriber referring to the generic drug name. It is used to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes. This is an antidiabetic drug which is used for the patient of hyperglycemia.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE.:-

•  Take Sitagliptin exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
•  Do not take this medicine in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.
•  The dosage of the drug depends on the weight, age, height or medical condition of the patient and depend on many factors, then your prescriber will determine your dose schedule.

What if you miss a dose Sitagliptin.: -

If you miss or forget a dose of Sitagliptin, take it as soon as possible, if it almost time for your next schedule. Skip the forgotten dose and go back to your normal schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten/missed dose.

How Sitagliptin works.: -

Sitagliptin works by affecting natural hormones in the body incretin(stimulate a decrease in blood glucose levels), causing increase insulin production in the pancreas.

Sitagliptin side effects.:-

Sitagliptin may cause some side effects; however, you should always tell your health care specialist if you experience any unusual symptoms.

•  Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea
•  Sore throat
•  Back pain
•  Joint or muscle pain
•  Constipation
•  Weight gain
•  Little or no urination
•  Itching
•  Dizziness
•  Osteoarthritis
•  Persistent pain in the abdomen (stomach area)
•  Inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis)

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

Before taking Sitagliptin to talk to your doctor, if you have or had any of the following conditions.: -

•   Liver(Hepatotoxicity), Kidney, or heart disease.
•   Eye problems
•   On dialysis
•   Have a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING.:-

Let your doctor know before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant and if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Kidney.:-

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of kidney diseases.

Liver.:- 

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of liver(Hepatotoxicity) diseases.

Alcohol.:-  

Please consult your doctor if you are consuming alcohol. If you use alcohol may increase your side effect so it is good to avoid alcohol while using Sitagliptin medication.

Interactions with this medication.:-

For informational purposes only. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine including OTC or any herbal supplement.

Drugs that may interact with Sitagliptin include.:-

•   Thiazides or other diuretics- chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide and metolazone.
•   Certain medicines affecting the nervous system- diazepam, and lorazepam.
•   Certain oral medications for diabetes, including chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, and tolbutamide.