JANUVIA 25MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

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
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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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 2
SITAGLIPTIN 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 Nose

Serious Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Muscle Pain, Hypoglycemia, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Ankles Swelling, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

SITAGLIPTIN can interfere with: Pancreatitis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

SITAGLIPTIN is categorized as: DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE 4 INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available 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