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What is Januvia?

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

Januvia 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.

Januvia may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Important information about Januvia
Do not use Januvia 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 Januvia, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Januvia, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

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 Januvia.

Januvia is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, weight control, and possibly other medications. It is important to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Before taking Januvia
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Januvia, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

Before taking Januvia, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Januvia, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category B. Januvia 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 Januvia 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. Januvia should not be given to a child younger than 18 years old without a doctor's advice.

Source: www.januvia.com

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