Sitagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps to control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Manufacture: MSD

Brand Name: Januvia.

Generic Name: Sitagliptin.

This medication is not meant for treatment without a specialist's intervention.

COMMON USES

Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise programme and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps to prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. A proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

HOW TO TAKE

Read the medication guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using Sitagliptin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS

Cases of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) have been reported in patients receiving Sitagliptin. If you encounter blistering of the skin, it may be a sign for a condition called bullous pemphigoid. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking Sitagliptin.

MISSED DOSE

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine.

OVERDOSE

You may have signs of low blood sugar, such as extreme weakness, blurred vision, sweating, trouble speaking, tremors, stomach pain, confusion, and seizure (convulsions).

SIDE EFFECTS

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Sitagliptin: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

MORE INFORMATION

The information given above is a summary. Your doctor can provide more information about Sitagliptin. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medication for other health conditions. Do not store Sitagliptin with an end term of its storage.