Combine Januvia and Janumet

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Januvia

and Janumet

Combine Januvia with Janumet. To make a decision about taking Januvia and Janumet, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Januvia and Janumet have 35 combined Side Effects total
12 are Life Threatening
10 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Januvia

Januvia is also known by the generic name Sitagliptin

USES:
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Sitagliptin is an anti-diabetic drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes.

This medication should not be used to treat people with type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes).

Uses of Janumet

Janumet is also known by the generic name Sitagliptin-Metformin

USES:
This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).

This product contains 2 medications. Sitagliptin works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

This medication should not be used to treat people with type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes).

Januvia and Janumet Combined Have 12 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid - Lactic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Blood Vessels in the Skin - Cutaneous Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Megaloblastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Janumet and Januvia combined

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Januvia and Janumet Combined have 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Swelling of the Abdomen - Abdominal Swelling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Januvia and Janumet combined

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Januvia and Janumet Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Januvia and Janumet.

Januvia has 6 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Januvia.

Januvia Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Januvia.

Relative Contraindications

Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Januvia.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Januvia.

Contraindication Warnings

High Fever >101 Degrees Fahrenheit - Body Temperature More Than 101 Degrees F is a contraindication of Januvia.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Januvia.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Januvia.

Janumet has 31 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Janumet.

Janumet Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Suddenly Serious Symptoms of Heart Failure is a contraindication of Janumet.

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Janumet.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Janumet.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Janumet.

Cardiogenic Shock - Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition is a contraindication of Janumet.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Janumet.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Janumet.

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Janumet.

Lactic Acidosis - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid is a contraindication of Janumet.

Metabolic Acidosis - Excess Body Acid is a contraindication of Janumet.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Janumet.

Radiography with IV Iodinated Contrast Agent - X-Ray Study with Intravenous Iodine Contrast Agent is a contraindication of Janumet.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Janumet.

Sepsis Syndrome is a contraindication of Janumet.

Severe Hypoxemia - Serious Lack of Oxygen in the Blood is a contraindication of Janumet.

Shock is a contraindication of Janumet.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Janumet.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Janumet.

Relative Contraindications

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Janumet.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Janumet.

Fever is a contraindication of Janumet.

Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Janumet.

Infection is a contraindication of Janumet.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Janumet.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Janumet.

Severe Diarrhea is a contraindication of Janumet.

Severe Vomiting is a contraindication of Janumet.

Contraindication Warnings

High Fever >101 Degrees Fahrenheit - Body Temperature More Than 101 Degrees F is a contraindication of Janumet.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Janumet.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Janumet.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin B12 is a contraindication of Janumet.

Januvia - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Janumet - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, rapid breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.