Januvia Information:

Januvia (Sitagliptin) belongs to a new breakthrough class of prescription medications called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors that improves blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Januvia (Sitagliptin) enhances a natural body system called the incretin system, which helps to regulate glucose by affecting the beta cells and alpha cells in the pancreas. Through DPP-4 inhibition, Januvia (Sitagliptin) works only when blood sugar is elevated to address diminished insulin due to beta-cell dysfunction and uncontrolled production of glucose by the liver due to alpha-cell and beta-cell dysfunction.

Januvia Side Effects:

The most common side effects of Januvia (Sitagliptin) include: Upper respiratory infection, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, and headache Januvia (Sitagliptin) may occasionally cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Other side effects may occur when using Januvia (Sitagliptin). For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Januvia (Sitagliptin) exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Take Januvia (Sitagliptin) by mouth once a day. Take Januvia (Sitagliptin) with or without food. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may prescribe lower doses of Januvia (Sitagliptin). Your doctor may perform blood tests on you from time to time to measure how well your kidneys are working. Your doctor may prescribe Januvia (Sitagliptin) along with certain other medicines that lower blood sugar.