Januvia Tablet 7’s belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used in treating type 2 diabetes in adults. Januvia Tablet 7’s is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It is the first-line therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes that restores the body’s response to insulin. Insulin is the hormone that controls sugar levels in your blood. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes.
Januvia Tablet 7’s contains sitagliptin. Januvia Tablet 7’s work by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme which destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces blood sugar produced by the liver when not needed.
Januvia Tablet 7’s should be taken with food or an empty stomach. However, it should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. For better advice, your doctor will decide what dose should be taken, which can change quickly depending on your condition. The most common side effect of Januvia Tablet 7’s is hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis (infection of the nose and throat with common cold) and headache.
Januvia Tablet 7’s should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for treating diabetic ketoacidosis. Januvia Tablet 7’s should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor as the sugar levels change. If you stop taking Januvia Tablet 7’s abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Januvia Tablet 7’s should not be taken if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease or planning to get pregnant or breastfeed. Prolonged intake of Januvia Tablet 7’s may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) and critical kidney problem. Increased risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) can occur when Januvia Tablet 7’s is added to other anti-diabetic agents or insulin therapy. In this case, your doctor may adjust the dose of Januvia Tablet 7’s. Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking Januvia Tablet 7’s like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The safety and efficacy of Januvia Tablet 7’s in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Patients taking digoxin (a heart medicine) with Januvia Tablet 7’s should be closely monitored as severe drug interaction has been observed.
Medicinal Benefits
Januvia Tablet 7’s work by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme which destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces blood sugar produced by the liver when not needed. Thus, Januvia Tablet 7’s plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.
SIDE EFFECTS OF JANUVIA TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
HOW TO USE JANUVIA TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Januvia 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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