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What is Januvia (Sitagliptin phosphate)? 

This medication is a brand-name medication that requires a doctor’s prescription. Its generic name is Sitagliptin. This medication is used together with proper exercise and a healthy diet to reduce blood sugar levels in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This drug is not recommended to treat patients who have type 1 diabetes mellitus.

What Are Januvia Side Effects?

–Headache 

–Runny or stuffy nose 

–Sore throat 

–Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) like a sinus infection or a common cold 

Other side effects that are less common are as follows: 

–Nausea and upset stomach 

–Diarrhea 

–Pain in the back 

–Muscle or joint pain (mild to moderate) 

Contact your health care provider if any of the above symptoms persist and become bothersome or worse.

-Allergic reactions to this drug (could rarely happen). Symptoms are hives, itching or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, skin rash, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing. 

–Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) may happen especially if you use this drug with other drugs for diabetes. Symptoms of hypoglycemia are sweating, shaking, hunger, dizziness, weakness, blurring of vision, fast heartbeat, and tingling of hands and/or feet. 

–Kidney problems are characterized by fatigue or excessive drowsiness, persistent nausea, and decreased amount of urine, which may lead to dialysis. 

–Symptoms of heart failure such as swelling of the legs, feet, and ankles, rapid weight gain, unusual tiredness, and unusual shortness of breath. 

–Symptoms of an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis) include severe abdominal pain and/or back pain, persistent nausea and vomiting, and loss of appetite. 

–Skin reaction is known as bullous pemphigoid which is shown by blisters, or breakdown of the skin’s outer layer (erosion) 

–Severe joint pain (arthralgia) with swelling and stiffness, thus, unable to move the joints

This is not the complete list of the side effects of Januvia. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience some side effects not included in this list.

How does Januvia work? 

 A tablet of Januvia contains Sitagliptin Phosphate which is an orally active, potent, and highly selective inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) enzyme. This medication works by stopping the activity of a protein enzyme known as dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) which decreases the amount of two incretin hormones, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). These incretin hormones are secreted by the intestine in response to food ingestion that stimulates insulin secretion. 

If Januvia stops the activity of DPP-4, the number of incretin hormones (GLP-1 and GIP) is increased, leading to increased production and release of insulin by the body’s pancreas. High levels of insulin then reduce blood sugar levels. 

Increased glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) causes the body to secrete less glucagon, a hormone responsible for increasing the amount of sugar in the blood. Therefore, reducing glucagon in the body means reducing blood sugar levels. 

Overall, Januvia medication increases insulin production and reduces glucagon levels and glucose production in the liver. 

Januvia dosage 

This medicine is available in tablet form and comes in three various strengths: 25mg, 50mg, and 100 mg. 

Januvia 100 mg orally once a day is the recommended dosage. You may put it on an empty or full stomach. 

Renal function assessment is required before starting Januvia treatment because the dosage adjustment is based on the renal function of the patient. 

Most prescription medications like Januvia can cause undesirable effects along with their needed effects. Some may gradually disappear as the body adjusts to the drug. Yet there are some that need medical attention immediately.

How Much Does Januvia Cost?

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