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EspañolJanumet overview
BRAND NAMES:
Janumet, Janumet XR
Generic Names:
Janumet
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypoglycemic
Forms:
Tablet, Long Acting Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Janumet come in
Tablet
Long Acting Tablet
What are common Janumet doses?
Bottle 60 Tablets
Bottle 180 Tablets
Tablet 50-1000MG
Tablet 50-500MG
Common Janumet prescriptions
Janumet
180 tablets of 50mg/1000mg bottleJanumet
180 tablets of 50mg/500mg bottleJanumet
60 tablets bottleJanumet
60 tablets of 50mg/1000mg bottleJanumet
60 tablets of 50mg/500mg bottleJanumet
14 tablets of 50mg/500mg boxJanumet
50mg/1000mg tabletJanumet
50mg/500mg tablet
How to take Janumet
Extended-release tablet: Take this medicine in the evening.You may see tablets in your stools. If this happens several times, tell your doctor right away.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Extended-release tablet: Take this medicine in the evening.You may see tablets in your stools. If this happens several times, tell your doctor right away.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration.
Janumet contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to metformin or sitagliptin.
Janumet warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, adrenal or pituitary gland disease, high cholesterol, vitamin B12 deficiency, or a history of heart failure or pancreatitis.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood, which can be life-threatening)Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)Heart failureKidney problemsLow levels of vitamin B12 in the bloodLow blood sugarSerious skin reactions
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may interact with the dye used for an x-ray or a CT scan.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness
Paleness, feeling tired or weak
Janumet interactions
Some medicines can affect how metformin/sitagliptin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Cimetidine, digoxin, dolutegravir, morphine, phenytoin, quinine, ranitidine, ranolazine, vandetanibBlood pressure medicine (including amiloride)Diuretic (water pill, including acetazolamide, dichlorphenamide, triamterene)Insulin or other diabetes medicineMedicine for heart rhythm changes (including procainamide, quinidine)Medicine to treat infections (including isoniazid, rifampin, trimethoprim, vancomycin)Medicine to treat seizures (including phenytoin, topiramate, zonisamide)
Some medicines may affect your blood sugar level, including a diuretic (water pill), birth control pills, corticosteroid (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), phenothiazine medicine (including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, promethazine, thioridazine), thyroid medicine, niacin, and isoniazid. Closely monitor your blood sugar levels when you start or stop another medicine while you are using sitagliptin/metformin.
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink while you are using this medicine. Heavy alcohol use increases your risk for lactic acidosis.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Janumet side effects
Serious Side Effects
Severe joint pain
Fast breathing, trouble breathing, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, confusion
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness
Paleness, feeling tired or weak
Large, hard skin blisters
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion
Trouble breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Less Serious Side Effects
Cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat
Diarrhea