Januvia (Sitagliptin)

Januvia is used for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.

Januvia is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by your body, and by decreasing the amount of sugar made by your body.

Do not use Januvia if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Januvia;
• you have type 1 diabetes;
• you have high blood ketone levels (diabetic ketoacidosis).

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems

• Digoxin or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Januvia

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Headache; nausea; runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; upper respiratory infection.

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); fever or chills; red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin.

If you have any questions about Januvia , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Januvia is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.