What is Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate)?
This is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. It is for people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. It is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes. It may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Important information-
Do not use this medicine, if you are allergic to sitagliptin or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, if you are on dialysis, or if you have a history of pancreatitis.You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions.Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are taking it .
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to it , or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use it :kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); ora history of pancreatitis.FDA pregnancy category B. It is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether sitagliptin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It should not be given to a child younger than 18 years old without a doctor’s advice.
Take it exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions.It is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, weight control, and possibly other medications.
Store it at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember (be sure to take the medicine with food if your doctor has instructed you to). If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
