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Sitagliptin
(oral) (tablet)


Treats type 2 diabetes. Used together with proper diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar.

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Januvia

 
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Sitagliptin
Januvia
Uses
Treats type 2 diabetes. Used together with proper diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar.

Storage
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
  • You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
  • Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You may take this medicine with or without food. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these 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. Change in how much or how often you urinate. Fast heartbeat, cold sweats, or shakiness. Fever, chills, runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, and body aches. Headache or blurred vision. Lightheadedness, dizziness, shakiness, or hunger. Severe drowsiness, confusion, or mental changes. Unusual tiredness or weakness.

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sitagliptin.
  • This medicine should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood).

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
  • If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you also have fever, any kind of infection, injury, or if you have had surgery or are having surgery.
  • Your doctor may need to change your dose of sitagliptin. If your blood sugar gets too low, you may feel weak, drowsy, confused, anxious, or very hungry.
  • You may also sweat, shake, or have blurred vision, a fast heartbeat, or a headache that will not go away.
  • If you have symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), check your blood sugar.
  • If your blood sugar is 70 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) or below, do one of the following: Drink 4 ounces (one-half cup) of fruit juice, or eat 5 to 6 pieces of hard candy, or take 2 to 3 glucose tablets.
  • Re-check your blood sugar 15 minutes later.
  • If your blood sugar is above 70 mg/dL, eat a snack or a meal.
  • If your blood sugar is still below 70 mg/dL, drink one-half cup juice, or eat 5 to 6 pieces of candy, or take 2 to 3 glucose tablets.
  • Carry candy or some type of sugar with you at all times, especially if you are away from home.
  • You can take this if you feel that your blood sugar is too low, even if you do not have a blood glucose meter.
  • Always carefully follow your doctor's instructions about how to treat your low blood sugar.
  • Learn what to do if your blood sugar gets too low.
  • Teach friends, co-workers, and family members what they can do to help if you have low blood sugar.
  • Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine.
  • Be sure to keep all appointments.You will also need to check your blood sugar regularly at home. If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor. This medicine is only part of a complete program for controlling diabetes.
  • It is important that you always eat a healthy diet, watch your weight, and get regular exercise.

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