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SIDE EFFECTS OF JANUVIA
In clinical studies, Janavia is not associated with weight
gain from baseline, and the incidence of hypoglycemia was
similar to that of placebo. The most common side effects
reported with Januvia were stuffy or runny nose, sore
throat; headache; diarrhea; and joint pains. The main goal
of treating diabetes is to lower your blood sugar level to a
normal level. Lowering and controlling blood sugar may help
to prevent or delay complications of diabetes, such as
kidney disease, heart disease, blindness, and amputation.
Januvia has not been studied with medicines known to cause
low blood sugar, such as insulin or sulfonylureas. You must
inform you doctor if you are taking a sulfonylurea or other
medication that can cause low blood sugar.
APPROVAL OF JANUVIA
Merck & Company received approval from the US Food and Drugs
Administration in the current year, for marketing the drug
Januvia for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in diabetic
patients.
JANUVIA DOSAGE
The initial dosage recommended is only 100 mg daily but for
patients with renal impairment, they may require either a 50
mg or 25 mg dose. Before starting with Januvia and each time
you get a refill, read the patient information carefully.
There may be new information for separate production slots.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
100 mg tablets are beige, round, film-coated tablets with
"277" printed on one side.
50 mg tablets are light beige, round, film-coated tablets
with "112" printed on one side.
25 mg tablets are pink, round, film-coated tablets with
"221" printed on one side.
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