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BRAND NAMES:
Januvia
Generic Names:
Januvia
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypoglycemic, Hypoglycemic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Januvia come in
Tablet
What are common Januvia doses?
Bottle 30 Tablets
Bottle 90 Tablets
Tablet 25MG
Tablet 50MG
Tablet 100MG
Common Januvia prescriptions
Januvia
30 tablets bottleJanuvia
30 tablets of 100mg bottleJanuvia
30 tablets of 25mg bottleJanuvia
30 tablets of 50mg bottleJanuvia
90 tablets of 100mg bottleJanuvia
90 tablets of 25mg bottleJanuvia
90 tablets of 50mg bottleJanuvia
30 tablets boxJanuvia
100mg tabletJanuvia
25mg tabletJanuvia
50mg tablet
How to take Januvia
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
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.
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.
Januvia contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to sitagliptin.
Januvia warnings
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness or lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
This medicine may cause the following problems:PancreatitisHeart failureLow blood sugarKidney problemsSerious skin reactions
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, gallstones, or a history of heart failure or pancreas problems.
Januvia interactions
Some medicines can affect how sitagliptin works. Tell your doctor if you are using digoxin or insulin or another diabetes medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
This medicine may cause the following problems:PancreatitisLow blood sugarKidney problemsSerious skin reactions
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Januvia side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Large, hard skin blisters
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
Severe joint pain
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness or lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Trouble breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
Less Serious Side Effects
Headache
Cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat