Description
Janumet 50+500mg is a prescription drug that comprises of two active ingredients one is Sitagliptin Phosphate and Metformin HCl in it. They together improve the blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. This drug is administered along with the diet and exercise and helps in lowering increased blood sugar levels of the body. Sitagliptin Phosphate and Metformin HCl help in lowering the blood sugar levels of the body.
Sitagliptin Phosphate
Sitagliptin, is a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor. It works by increasing the release of Incretin hormone that raises levels of insulin in the body. This, in turn, lowers glucose production and maintains apt blood glucose levels in the body.
Metformin HCl
This ingredient belongs to the class of Biguanides and acts via multiple mechanisms that collectively produce hypoglycemic effects. Metformin causes less production of sugar from the liver cells. It increases the sensitivity of cells to insulin, this way it removes sugar from the blood. It also delays intestinal sugar absorption into the bloodstream especially after eating. This way, it controls blood sugar levels. It effectively controls the sugar level between and directly after meals.
Product Description
Janumet 50+500 mg is not suitable for everyone. To make sure, you are a suitable candidate for this combination anti-diabetic agent, consult a doctor. Before taking Metformin/ Sitagliptin drug, let your doctor know if you have ever had problems related to kidney, liver, pancreas, or heart. Pregnant and breastfeeding should first discuss the risk and benefits of using Janumet 50+500 mg. Some other medicines may affect the way Sitagliptin or metformin works. Therefore, it is important to tell your doctor about all the medicines that you have been using to make sure you do not get side effects. If your goal is to gain control over high blood glucose levels, then you should avoid drinking alcohol as it causes a serious drop in your blood glucose.
Side Effects
Janumet 50+500 mg is an effective and potent antidiabetic drug. Along with the highly therapeutic drug effect, it also exerts some side effects. This is not essential that everyone will encounter side effects of Janumet. Common side effects generally happen in the initial stages of the treatment. With the pace of time, they diminish. The adverse effects of Janumet are abdominal discomfort and pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, stuffy nose, joint pain, loss of appetite, throat soreness, change in taste like metallic taste of mouth, and constipation.
How to Use
There is no fixed therapeutic regimen for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The dose varies according to the condition of a patient. Many factors such as body weight, presence of other disease condition and tolerance power are assessed and then the dosage is prescribed. The usual dose starts from 50 mg Sitagliptin Phosphate / 500 mg Metformin hydrochloride and can be increased or decreased depending upon the condition. The doctor will always recommend the best therapeutic dose for you, so that the maximum effect is generated with no side effects at all. Sitagliptin Phosphate and Metformin HCl are taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet with a full glass of water. The combination antibiotic drug is generally taken twice daily with meals.
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