Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for JANUVIA 25MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for JANUVIA 25MG TAB
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Overview
JANUVIA 25MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.JANUVIA 25MG TAB is composed of: SITAGLIPTIN (25.0 MG)
Sitagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.Sitagliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sitagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.Sitagliptin is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Usage
SITAGLIPTIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2SITAGLIPTIN can address symptoms like: Frequent Urination, Increased Thirst, Erectile Dysfunction, Armpits Scales On Skin, Feet Tingling, Fatigue (tiredness)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Precautions for JANUVIA 25MG TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use sitagliptin if you are allergic to it, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
- You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions.Do not take two doses at one time.Sitagliptin helps to control high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. These could be symptoms of pancreatitis.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe joint pain.
Symptoms of Overdosage
SITAGLIPTIN over-dosage can result in: Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Blurred Vision, Slurred Speech, Weakness (generalized), Confusion, Abdomen Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
SITAGLIPTIN : Anxiety, Depression, Irregular Heartbeat, Night Terrors, Seizure, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Chills, Confusion, Pale Skin, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Slurred Speech, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Pain, Cough, Fever, Loss Of Voice, Throat Soreness, Sneezing, Runny NoseSerious Side-Effects
SITAGLIPTIN : Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Muscle Pain, Hypoglycemia, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Ankles Swelling, Loss Of AppetiteRare Side-Effects
SITAGLIPTIN : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinDisease Interactions
SITAGLIPTIN can interfere with: Pancreatitis, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
SITAGLIPTIN is categorized as: DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE 4 INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for JANUVIA 25MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ISTAVEL 25MG TAB | INR 239 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 25.0 MG |
| JANUVIA 25 MG TAB | INR 238.72 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 25 MG |
| JANUVIA 25MG TAB | INR 238.72 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 25.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ISTAMET 50/1000 TAB | INR 359 for 15 TABLETS | METFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG |
| ISTAMET 50/500 TAB | INR 348 for 15 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG |
| ISTAMET 50MG/1000MG TAB | INR 718 for 30 TABLETS | METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |
| ISTAMET 50MG/500MG TAB | INR 348 for 15 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |
| ISTAMET CP 100MG/1000MG TAB XR | INR 335 for 14 TABLET XR | METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100.0 MG |
| ISTAMET TAB | INR 308 for 14 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG |
| ISTAMET XR CP TAB | INR 335 for 7 TABLETS | METFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG |
| ISTAVEL 100MG TAB | INR 315 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG |
| ISTAVEL 50MG TAB | INR 269 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG |
| JANUMET 50/1000MG TAB | INR 375 for 15 TABLETS | METFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG |
| JANUMET 50/500MG TAB | INR 367.5 for 15 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG |
| JANUMET 50MG/1000MG TAB | INR 358.58 for 15 TABLETS | METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |
| JANUMET 50MG/500MG TAB | INR 347.59 for 15 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |
| JANUMET CP 100MG/1000MG TAB XR | INR 334.61 for 14 TABLET XR | METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100.0 MG |
| JANUVIA 100MG TAB | INR 314.63 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG |
| JANUVIA 50MG TAB | INR 268.69 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |
| SITAGLIPTIN | SITAGLIPTIN | |
| ZITA 100MG TAB | INR 198.77 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG |
| ZITA 50MG TAB | INR 97.89 for 7 TABLETS | SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |
| ZITA MET 50/500 TAB | INR 148.33 for 10 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG |
| ZITA MET TAB 50MG/1000MG | INR 160 for 10 TABLETS | METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |
| ZITA MET TAB 50MG/500MG | INR 148.83 for 10 TABLETS | METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG |