Januvia 100 Tablet

Composition of Januvia 100 Tablet

Januvia 100 Tablet contains Sitagliptin (100mg). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Januvia 100 Tablet

• Controls blood sugar levels
• increases insulin release
• decreases sugar production

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a long-term condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not use it effectively
• leading to high blood sugar levels. Januvia 100mg Tablet helps manage this by increasing insulin release and decreasing sugar production in the liver. This improves overall blood sugar control and reduces diabetes-related complications.

How Januvia 100 Tablet works

DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin levels to enhance insulin and reduce glucagon.

How to take Januvia 100 Tablet

Take as directed by your doctor, with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Januvia 100 Tablet

Most side effects of Januvia are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• nasopharyngitis; rare joint pain.

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Januvia 100 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Report severe abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis).

Do not take Januvia if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Low blood sugar is more likely when this is combined with a sulfonylurea or insulin; your doctor may lower that dose.

How to store Januvia 100 Tablet

Store at room temperature.

Expert advice for Januvia 100 Tablet

Januvia 100mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Januvia 100mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you notice joint pain or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic (Dpp-4 Inhibitor)

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor

Chemical class:

Beta amino acid derivative