Januvia

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Januvia is a prescription medication (sitagliptin) used to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf DPP-4 inhibitor
antihyperglycemic agent
brand name drug
prescription medication
affects DPP-4 enzyme
approvedBy U.S. Food and Drug Administration NERFINISHED
canBeUsedAs monotherapy for type 2 diabetes
canBeUsedInCombinationWith insulin
metformin
sulfonylureas
thiazolidinediones
canCause hypoglycemia when used with insulin or sulfonylureas
commonAdverseEffect gastrointestinal discomfort
headache
nasopharyngitis
upper respiratory tract infection
contraindication known hypersensitivity to sitagliptin
developedBy Merck & Co. NERFINISHED
dosageForm tablet
doseAdjustmentRequiredIn renal impairment
FDAApprovalYear 2006
hasActiveIngredient sitagliptin phosphate
hasATCCode A10BH01
hasGenericName sitagliptin NERFINISHED
indicatedFor type 2 diabetes mellitus
marketedBy Merck & Co. NERFINISHED
mechanismOfAction decreases hepatic glucose production
increases incretin hormone levels
increases insulin release in a glucose-dependent manner
inhibits dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4)
notIndicatedFor diabetic ketoacidosis
type 1 diabetes mellitus
pregnancyCategory use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk
requires prescription
requiresMonitoringOf renal function
routeOfAdministration oral
seriousAdverseEffect acute pancreatitis
hypersensitivity reactions
severe joint pain
takenOnceDaily true
takenWith or without food
targetPopulation adults with type 2 diabetes
therapeuticClass oral antidiabetic drug
typicalDose 100 mg once daily in adults with normal renal function
usedFor glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes
lowering blood glucose levels
warning risk of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis
risk of pancreatitis
risk of severe arthralgia

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Merck & Co. notableDrug Januvia