Januvia tablets 100mg?

Januvia is sitagliptin. A 100 mg tablet contains sitagliptin 100 mg and is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, often alone or with other diabetes medicines.

Key points about Januvia 100 mg tablets:
- Usual adult dose: 100 mg once daily, with or without food.
- Renal dosing (kidney function):
- CrCl 30–50 mL/min: 50 mg once daily.
- CrCl ≤ 30 mL/min: 25 mg once daily.
- On dialysis: 25 mg once daily.
- Do not use for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Can be taken with or without food; swallow whole.
- If taking with insulin or a sulfonylurea, monitor for low blood sugar.
- Common side effects: stuffy/runny nose, sore throat, headache, stomach upset.
- Possible serious risks: pancreatitis, severe allergic reactions, worrisome joint pain, kidney problems. Seek medical help if you have persistent severe abdominal pain with vomiting, swelling of the face/lips/tongue, or trouble breathing.
- Interactions: may increase digoxin levels slightly; rifampin can reduce sitagliptin levels. Tell your clinician about all medicines you take.
- Pregnancy/breastfeeding: discuss with your clinician if you’re pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Storage: keep at room temperature, away from moisture and children.

If you’d like, tell me your kidney function (creatinine clearance) and other meds you take, and I can tailor the dosing info. Always follow your doctor’s prescription.