Janumet (Sitagliptin/Metformin)Janumet medication is used to control high blood sugar. This drug is used with a proper diet and exercise plan and mostly by patients with type 2 diabetes.This medicine contains sitagliptin metformin. Sitagliptin works by increasing the substance called incretins that is naturally present in our body. Incretins help in controlling the level of blood sugar by increasing the release of insulin right after a meal.Incretins also help to decrease the amount of sugar made by the liver. Metformin helps in restoring the body's proper response to the insulin you produce naturally. It also decreases the amount of sugar made in the liver and absorbed in the stomach and intestines.Controlling the high blood sugar level prevents the kidney from being damaged, nerve problems, blindness and sexual function problems.
Janumet (Sitagliptin / Metformin)
- Janumet medication is to be taken orally. It is normally administered twice a day. You must drink plenty of water with this drug unless otherwise directed by your physician. The manufacturer advises not to split tor cut the tablet; however, follow your doctor's direction on how to take this medicine.The dosage of Janumet medication depends on the severity of your medical condition and how you respond to the treatment. Make sure to take the medicine regularly or as advised by your physician and take it at the same time every day.
