Janumet (Januvia) Drug is an oral medication used for type 2 diabetes patients that helps control the level of blood sugar in the patient and it is composed of Sitagliptin and Metformin. Sitagliptin medicine has lower side-effects while controlling blood sugar in the body values whereas metformin is a drug which can be used particular for overweight, obese, and for the patient who have heart failure while treating diabetes. Sitagliptin act by regulating the two natural hormones of the body known as glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulin-tropic, This hormone is released by the body when meal is taken and it regulates the pancreas to produce insulin which helps in decreasing the level of sugar in the blood. It also helps in reducing the hormone known as Glucagon which increases the production of glucose in the liver.
How should I take this medication?
Take Januvia medication twice daily or as prescribed by the doctor. While taking this medication follow the dietary and exercise. The patient needs to check the regulation of the kidney so consult the doctor. Patient undergoing any surgeries or infected by any other diseases should consult the doctor as there is a need of adjustment in the dosage. Keep this medication in favorable temperature away from head, light and moisture. Take the drug as per the dosage and frequency suggested by the doctor. As this medicine may be used for treat multiple disorders, do not use it without consulting your doctor first.
What are the possible side effects of using this drug?
Janumet medication may show side effects like Inflammation of the pancreas, awful stomach pain, unsettled stomach, puking or emesis, breathing problem while doing exercise, swelling and sudden gain of weight, pyrexia (fever), unpleasant coldness, body-aches and symptoms of influenza, extremely feeling hot, cracking of skin and skin rashes.Patient may also experience running or stifling nose, comfortable at the throat due to soar, head-ache, loss of strength, slight nausea disorder, queasiness, frequent bowels discharge, formation of gas, causing cramp in the stomach. Janumet may also induce allergic reactions like hives, breathlessness, swelling on face, lips, tongue, and throat. It may make the mouth go dry, induce drowsiness and light headedness.
What precautions do I need to follow while using Janumet?
Patients using Janumet Diabetes Medication should not use this medication without consulting their medical specialist if they have liver and kidney disorder. Do not use Medication Janumet if you are suffering from congestive heart failure, heart stroke or heart attack and severe infection without consulting the doctor as this syndrome may give rise to lactic acidosis. The patient should confirm from the medical specialist whether or not he is allergic to any of its components such as metformin and sitagliptin before using this medication. Patient who is having a prior record of liver, kidney, pancreatitis or heart disorder should use Janumet Medication after consulting the doctor as there is a need of adjustment in the dosage. It is advisable to the pregnant women that they should use Janumet drug if it is prescribed by the doctor so as to avoid any unexpected severe adverse effects of this medication.
