What is Januvia?
Januvia is a diabetes drug that is used for control blood
sugar levels. It performs by regulating the levels of insulin of patient’s body
produces after eating.
Januvia used in treatment of type 2 diabetes. Sometimes
doctor can suggest Januvia with other diabetes drugs, but it is not used for
treatment of type 1 diabetes.
In case you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis or
allergic to allergic to sitagliptin, then you should not use Januvia.
To ensure Januvia is harmless for you, inform your medical expert if you have:
- Pancreatitis;
- Gallstones;
- Kidney disease;
- High triglycerides;
- Pregnancy and Januvia: Januvia is not considered to hurt an unborn baby. Inform your doctor in case you are pregnant or thinking about to become pregnant.
- Breast feeding and Januvia: It is unknown, sitagliptin passes through baby by breast feeding or not. But you should inform your doctor if you are breast feeding to baby.
- Januvia is not only approved for 18 or above 18 years old.
Dosing Information for Januvia?
- Usual recommended adult dose of Januvia for Diabetes Type 2 is 100 mg orally daily.
- As an addition to exercise and diet to get better glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- For taking Januvia, follow all directions of your medicine expert or prescription label. Health care expert may occasionally change your dose to get the best results.
- You may take it with or without food. Consult with your doctor.
- Go for blood sugar check up in regular basis and you might need other tests too.
- Anyone has diabetes may face low blood sugar that symptoms include hunger, headache, sweating, irritability, pale skin, dizziness, trouble concentrating or feeling shaky.
- Always keep a sugar source with you if you are patient of low blood sugar. In case you have hypoglycemia and cannot drink or eat, utilize a glucagon injection for maintain sugar level. But you should consult your doctor before going for it.
- Test your blood sugar level cautiously in period of stress, illness, surgery, travel or medical emergency, or in case you skip meal or drink alcohol. These things can directly alter your glucose levels and here you may need to change amount of dose. Don’t make any changes in your medication dosing amount or schedule without concerning your doctor.
- Januvia is just part of a entire treatment program, here it may also include exercise, diet, weight control, special medical care and regular blood sugar testing.
- Store Januvia at 20 to 22 °C and keep away from heat, moisture and light.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- Follow your medical expert's directions about any restrictions on beverages, food or activity.
Sitagliptin (Januvia) side effects:
- Discontinue taking Januvia and go to the doctor immediately in case you have side effects of pancreatitis like intense pain in upper stomach that spreading to your back , loss of appetite, fast heartbeats or nausea and vomiting.
- Get medical help in case you see the symptoms of an allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, hives, or swelling of your face. And call your doctor for these side effects:
- Severe pain in your joints;
- Swelling;
- Weight gain;
- Little or no urinating;
- Feeling short of breath;
- Severe skin reaction: - sore throat, fever, burning in your eyes, swelling in your face or tongue, skin pain followed by purple or red skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Common side effects of Januvia:
- Runny or stuffy nose;
- Sore throat;
- Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain;
- Constipation;
- Back pain;
- Headache;
- Joint or muscle pain;
This is not an entire list of all side effects of Sitagliptin
and others might occur. Inform your medical expert for medical guidance about
side effects.
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