Janumet Xr 100/1000 Mg 28 Tablets

Description

Janumet XR is a tablet that contains two prescription medications, sitagliptin phosphate and metformin Sitagliptin, a member of a class of medications called DPP-4 inhibitors (dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors), and metformin, A member of the biguanide class of drugs, they work together to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or NIDD Your doctor has prescribed Janumet XR to help lower your blood sugar, which is too high due to type 2 diabetes and cannot be controlled with diet and exercise alone. Janumet XR helps improve post-meal insulin levels and reduce the amount of sugar the body makes. Janumet XR helps the body respond better to the insulin it naturally makes. Janumet XR should only be taken with a doctor's prescription. How to use Take Janumet XR exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Your doctor will tell you how many Janumet XR tablets to take. Your doctor may need to increase your dose to control your blood sugar. Your doctor may prescribe Janumet XR with a sulfonylurea or insulin (other medicines to lower your blood sugar). Take Janumet XR once daily with your evening meal to reduce the chance of stomach upset. If you are taking Janumet XR, swallow the Janumet XR tablets whole. Do not chew, cut, or crush the tablets. Tell your doctor if you cannot swallow Janumet XR whole. You may see something that looks like a Janumet X Ervi tablet in your stool (bowel movement) if you see several tablets in your stool. Sometimes, talk to your doctor. Do not stop taking Janumet X-Erdone Talk to your doctor Continue taking Janumet X for as long as your doctor has prescribed so that it can continue to help control your blood sugar. Warnings and precautions Tell your doctor if you : You have kidney problems You have liver problems You have heart problems, including congestive heart failure (when the heart does not pump blood well enough) Drinking alcohol heavily (all the time or drinking "binge" for a short period) Pregnant or planning to become pregnant Wet nurse You have a condition that may be associated with dehydration (a significant loss of body fluids) such as severe vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, or if you are drinking much less fluid than usual Side Effects In rare cases, metformin, one of the medicines in Janumet XR, can cause a serious side effect called lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency that can cause death and must be treated in the hospital. Lactic acid in your blood. Stop taking Janumet XR if you develop the following symptoms of lactic acidosis: You feel very weak and tired. You have unusual (abnormal) muscle pain. You have difficulty breathing. You have stomach pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. You feel cold, especially in your arms and legs. Feel dizzy or lightheaded. Your heartbeat is slow or irregular. Your medical condition suddenly changes. Storage Information Store below 30°C. Ingredients Sitagliptin, metformin hydrochloride Specifications Janumet 100 mg/1000 mg tablets are blue, biconvex, oval, film-coated tablets with “81” engraved on one side.