Januvia 50 mg Tablet

Januvia 50 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 50 mg of sitagliptin in each tablet. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class and is used along with diet and exercise to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Januvia 50 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is not insulin. It does not treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Sitagliptin helps your body increase insulin release after meals and lowers the amount of sugar your liver makes when blood sugar is high. In tablet form, Januvia 50 mg Tablet is taken once it is swallowed and starts working as part of steady daily treatment rather than acting like a fast rescue medicine.

The 50 mg strength is a mid-range Januvia tablet and is commonly chosen when a doctor wants a dose lower than Januvia 100 mg Tablet but higher than Januvia 25 mg Tablet. It may be used for people whose kidney function or treatment plan calls for this specific amount of sitagliptin, so it is not a one-size-fits-all dose. Your prescriber chooses Januvia 50 mg Tablet based on your labs and overall diabetes plan.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be combined with other diabetes medicines
• Helps lower fasting and after-meal glucose
• Not for type 1 diabetes or DKA

• Swallow Januvia 50 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day.
• You may take Januvia 50 mg Tablet with or without food.
• If you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea, follow your prescriber’s instructions closely because low blood sugar can happen more easily.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose at the usual time.
• Use this exact 50 mg tablet only as prescribed, since it is not the same as the 25 mg or 100 mg strength.

Each Januvia 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of sitagliptin. The usual dose may be 50 mg once daily for some patients, but the exact schedule and whether it is the right strength are decided by your doctor based on kidney function, other medicines, and blood sugar goals. Do not exceed the dose your prescriber recommends.

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

Common side effects of Sitagliptin may include:

• Upper respiratory tract symptoms such as runny nose or sore throat
• Headache
• Stomach upset or nausea
• Diarrhea
• Mild joint pain
• Low blood sugar if used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because the 50 mg strength may be chosen or adjusted based on kidney function.
• Use extra caution if you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, since low blood sugar is more likely with combination therapy.
• Do not use Januvia 50 mg Tablet to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Report a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, or severe stomach pain before starting treatment.
• Tell your prescriber about any past allergic reaction to sitagliptin or other DPP-4 inhibitors.
• Limit alcohol if your diabetes team advises, because alcohol can affect blood sugar control.
• If you feel dizzy or have low blood sugar, be careful driving or operating machinery.

Store Januvia 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.