🩸 DiabetesTablet, oral

    Januvia

    sitagliptin

    A DPP-4 inhibitor used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines.

    Form

    Tablet, oral

    Uses

    2

    Side effects

    4

    Category

    Diabetes

    01

    What is Januvia used for?

    • Improvement of glycemic control in type 2 diabetes in adults.
    • Reduction of HbA1c when combined with other antidiabetic agents.
    02

    sitagliptin side effects

    Common side effects of sitagliptin include:

    Nausea
    Headache
    Nasopharyngitis
    Diarrhea
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    sitagliptin warnings & precautions

    • Reports of acute pancreatitis, including fatal cases. Discontinue if pancreatitis is suspected.
    • Can cause joint pain that may be severe and disabling.

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    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.