Janumet 50 + 500 Mg

Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin)

What Is The Generic Name For Janumet (500+50) Mg?

Metformin+Sitagliptin is the generic version for Janumet (500+50) mg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Janumet (500+50) Mg?

Janumet

About Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin)

Janumet (500+50) mg contains active ingredients, Metformin 500 mg +Sitagliptin 50 mg, which is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes and you can find it at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores but can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

USV Ltd. (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Janumet (500+50) mg.

Strength:

Janumet (500+50) mg contains an active ingredient, Metformin 500 mg +Sitagliptin 50 mg. It is also available in the various strengths and Substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Janumet (500+50) Mg?

Janumet (500+50) mg is used in the treatment of:

• Type II Diabetes

How Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin) Works?

Janumet (500+50) mg is an Antidiabetic which has:

Metformin 500 mg an anti-diabetic medication which lowers the production and absorption of glucose in your body and allows better use of existing insulin

Sitagliptin 50 mg an anti-diabetic medication which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose

Before You Use Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin):

• Make sure that you are not Allergic to Metformin+Sitagliptin

• Make sure that you are not taking Alcohol

• Make sure that you do not have Liver or kidney problems

• Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history (all your Pre-existing Diseases, Surgeries or Medicines)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Janumet (500+50) Mg?

• You should avoid taking alcohol

• You should avoid taking Insulin or other Antidiabetic medicines at the same time

• You should avoid taking other Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin)?

• You should not take Janumet (500+50) mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any allergy to it

• Have severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease

• Have Hypoglycaemia

• Have Anemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy To The Tablet

• Have Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency

• Have pancreatitis symptoms like Stomach Pain, Nausea/Vomiting, etc.

• Have any Heart Problem

• Have Hypoglycemic conditions

• Have any Kidney or Liver Disease

• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Janumet (500+50) mg contains an active ingredient, Metformin+Sitagliptin, which is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes. It is available in various strengths and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and duration because the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Janumet (500+50) mg at a fixed time with the food to avoid Stomach Upset. It should be not given to anyone younger than 18 yrs.

How Much Of The Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin) to Be Used?

Janumet (500+50) mg is available in various strengths at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Janumet (500+50) mg. Do not self medicate.

How To Take The Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin)?

Janumet (500+50) mg dose should be taken at a fixed time preferably with food to avoid Stomach Upset. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Try not to chew or crush it. Do not delay the meal while taking the doses as it may cause Hypoglycemia.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Janumet (500+50) Mg (Metformin+Sitagliptin)?

You are always advised to take Janumet (500+50) mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using the medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in a smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended. Also, do not stop abruptly as it may show few unwanted side effects after withdrawal.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting an Overdose or reach to the emergency ward in any nearby hospital.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Janumet (500+50) mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Janumet (500+50) mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Try not to double the doses next time as it may lead to severe side effects.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Janumet (500+50) Mg?

• Nausea

• Increased Thirst

• Fatigue

• Dry mouth

• Muscle and Back Pain

• Frequent Urination

• Diarrhea/constipation

• Dry Skin

• Blurred Vision

• Weight loss

• Headache

• Altered Taste

• Sweating

• Dizziness

• Loss of Appetite

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Janumet (500+50) mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication, Herbal Supplements, Beverages, etc. It interacts with many medicines and few are the following:

• ACE Inhibitors like Lisinopril

• NSAIDs

• Alcohol

• Beta-Blockers

• Furosemide

• Levothyroxine

• Hydrochlorothiazide

• This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

• Renal Dysfunction

Warning And Precaution:

Janumet (500+50) mg should be used cautiously in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity

• Autoimmune Disorders

• Heart Failures

• Blood Disorders

• Pancreatitis

• Hypoglycemia

• Anemia

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women

• Kidney and Liver Disease

• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment

Things To Remember:

• You should monitor Blood Glucose Levels regularly

• Take your diet on time as delay in diet can cause hypoglycemia.

• Keep out of reach of children

• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

• Always consult your doctor if you have any confusion regarding the dose, time and strength of the Medicine.

Indications:

• Diet Planning and regular Exercise helps the medicine work better.

• Do not go for vigorous Exercise, it may lower your Sugar level and you may experience Severe Hypoglycemia

• Janumet (500+50) mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

Storage:

Store the Janumet (500+50) mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.