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Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) is a type 2 diabetes oral medication in the DPP-4 inhibitor class of drugs. It lowers blood glucose by slowing the inactivation of GLP-1, a compound in the body that lowers blood glucose levels, and lowers the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
It is approved for adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Janumet is used to improve blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes by decreasing glucose production in the liver and absorption of glucose by the intestines, as well as regulating the body's levels of insulin production after eating.
- It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes.
- Janumet should be taken with meals and according to your doctor's instructions.
- Common Janumet side effects may include low blood glucose (if you also use insulin or another oral diabetes medication), upset stomach, indigestion, gas, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, or cold-like symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat.
Janumet and Janumet XR Specs
Key specification
Generic Name
sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride
Drug Class
DPP-4 inhibitors
General Information
Product Name
Janumet and Janumet XR
Product Type
Oral Medications
Brand
Merck
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