Januvia 25 mg Tablet

Januvia 25 mg Tablet contains 25 mg of sitagliptin in each tablet. It is an oral diabetes medicine in the DPP-4 inhibitor class used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Januvia 25 mg Tablet is not insulin and is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is usually used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other diabetes medicines.

How it works: Sitagliptin helps the body release more insulin after meals and reduces the amount of sugar the liver makes. In tablet form, Januvia 25 mg Tablet is swallowed and then works through the bloodstream to help improve blood sugar control over time.

Januvia 25 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this range, with 50 mg and 100 mg as higher options. Because it is a lower-strength tablet, a doctor may choose Januvia 25 mg Tablet for people who need a smaller dose, especially if kidney function is reduced or if they need a dose adjustment based on their medical history. It does not work faster than the higher strengths; it is chosen for dosing accuracy and safety, not for a stronger effect.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• Use with other diabetes medicines when prescribed
• May help lower fasting and after-meal glucose

• Swallow Januvia 25 mg Tablet whole with water; do not split, crush, or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Use only the number of tablets your doctor prescribes; do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• If you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea, follow your doctor’s instructions closely to lower the risk of low blood sugar.

Each Januvia 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of sitagliptin per tablet. Your doctor decides whether you should take it once daily and whether this 25 mg strength is the right dose for you; the exact regimen depends on your kidney function, other medicines, and blood sugar goals. Do not exceed the daily amount prescribed by your clinician.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sitagliptin may include:

• Stuffy or runny nose
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Upper respiratory infection symptoms
• Nausea
• Mild diarrhea

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because Januvia 25 mg Tablet may be selected as a lower dose for reduced kidney function.
• Do not use Januvia 25 mg Tablet to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, watch for low blood sugar and ask about symptoms to monitor.
• Report a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, or severe stomach pain before starting this medicine.
• Tell your healthcare professional about any allergy to sitagliptin or previous serious skin or swelling reactions.
• Use caution with alcohol if it makes your blood sugar harder to control.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or have low blood sugar symptoms.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide
• Other diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar further
• Digoxin, which may need monitoring in some patients
• Strong medicines that affect kidney function may change dosing needs

Store Januvia 25 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.