All Details About Janumet 50mg-1000mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Janumet 50mg-1000mg Tablet
Description:
Janumet 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's is a combination drug of Sitagliptin (DPP4 inhibitors) and Metformin (Biguanides) belongs to the class of anti-diabetic. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which either the body stops producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps to decrease sugar levels in the blood) or there is resistance to the action of insulin. As a result, insulin is produced in large amounts but it is not able to act on the organs of the body.
Uses:
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Janumet 50mg/1000mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Janumet 50mg/1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Side Effects:
- Low blood sugar
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Upper lung infection
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gas
- Stomach upset
- Indigestion
- General weakness
- Headache
Warning & Precautions:
This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines may affect Janumet 50mg/1000mg Tablet so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.
FAQs:
Q: Why Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet need to be taken with food?
A: Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Can I take crushed Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet?
A: No, do not take crushed Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet. It should be taken as directed by the doctor. Do not crush or chew it.
Q: Does Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet cause low blood sugar?
A: Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet usually does not cause low blood sugar. It can cause low blood sugar if taken along with other antidiabetic medicines if you are taking low-calorie food or doing heavy exercise. Symptoms of low blood sugar include blurring of vision, sudden sweating, shaking, increased heartbeat, hunger, dizziness, or tingling sensation in your hands or feet. Consult your doctor if you have low blood sugar while taking this medicine.
Q: What precaution should I take if I have low blood sugar after taking Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines?
A: If you have low blood sugar after taking Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines, you should eat sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda to increase your blood sugar rapidly.
Consult your doctor immediately if you have blurring of vision, sudden sweating, shaking, increased heartbeat, hunger, dizziness etc after taking this medicine or other anti-diabetic medicines.
Q: What is Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet used for?
A: Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablet is used for the control of high blood sugar in patients having type 2 diabetes mellitus along with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
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