Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
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Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S Description
Janumet 50/500 mg tablet is an antidiabetic medicine. It helps lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus when taken with a healthy diet and exercise regimen. Janumet tablet i
s a combination medicine containing sitagliptin and metformin. Type 2 diabetes is a health condition in which your cells don’t respond normally to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates how your body utilizes sugar. This leads to increased blood sugar which can further lead to serious health conditions. This medicine works by increasing insulin production and restoring the natural response of the body to insulin. This not only controls your blood sugar levels but also reduces the risk of other health conditions associated with increased blood sugar. While taking this medicine it is essential to make certain lifestyle modifications such as consuming a healthy and balanced diet, staying active, quitting smoking, and regularly checking your blood sugar. This may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. Before initiating the treatment with Janumet tablet inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹316.05 |
| You Save | ₹51.45 (14% on MRP) |
| Contains | Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) + Sitagliptin(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, metallic taste |
| Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
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Uses of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
Janumet 50/500 mg tablet is used to control high blood sugar in patients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus along with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Contraindications of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
- If you are allergic to sitagliptin, metformin or any other ingredients of Janumet 50/500 mg Tablet.
- If you have severe kidney or liver disease.
- If your diabetes is not under control and you also have high blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, loose motions, rapid loss of weight, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, sleepiness, etc.
- If you have dehydration or you have the presence of severe infection.
- If you have to go to do an x-ray or scan and dye is injected in your blood before doing the x-ray or scan.
- If you have a recent history of a heart attack.
- If you are a heavy alcohol drinker.
- If you are a lactating mother.
Side effects of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Metallic taste
- Flatulence
- Loose motion
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Janumet 50/500 mg tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Janumet 50/500 mg tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you get pregnant or are planning a pregnancy while on treatment.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Janumet 50/500 mg tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Component of Janumet 50/500 mg tablet can pass through breastmilk, thus, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Janumet 50/500 mg tablet?
A:
Janumet 50/500 mg tablet can cause dizziness or sleepiness. Avoid driving if you have dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Janumet 50/500 mg tablet?
A:
Consumption of alcohol along with this medicine can cause a medical condition called 'lactic acidosis' which can cause vomiting, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, tiredness, muscle cramps, decrease body temperature and decrease heartbeat. Avoid alcohol consumption while on this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a skin blister after taking Janumet 50/500 mg tablet.
- You have a fever, vomiting, loose motion, heat exposure, less fluid intake.
- You have vomiting, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, tiredness, muscle cramps, decrease body temperature, decrease heartbeat after taking this medicine.
- You have low blood sugar after taking other anti-diabetic medicines along with this medicine.
- You have type 1 diabetes mellitus.
- You are undergoing any surgery.
- You have increase triglyceride levels in your blood and you have gall stones.
Mode of Action of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
How Does It Work?
Sitagliptin works by increasing insulin production by the body after a meal and decreasing sugar production by the body. Metformin works by restoring the natural response of the body to insulin and decreasing sugar production by the body....
Directions for Use of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
- Janumet tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water, with food. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not stop taking Janumet 50/500 mg tablet on your own without informing your doctor.
Interactions of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Janumet 50/500 mg tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking other antidiabetic medicines, anti-hypertensive or heart medicine.
Storage and disposal of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
- Store Janumet 50/500 mg tablet at a temperature not above 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Janumet 50/500mg Tablet 14'S
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose include severe nausea or vomiting, pain in the stomach, muscle cramps, rapid breathing. If you have taken too much of Janumet 50/500 mg tablet, contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of Janumet 50/500 mg tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How should I take Janumet 50/500 mg tablets?
A: Janumet 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: When is the best time to take Janumet 50/500 mg tablets?
A: Janument 50/500 mg tablet should be taken after meals as prescribed by your doctor. The frequency of taking this medicine will be decided by your doctor basis patient’s current regimen, effectiveness, and tolerability.
Q: What is Janumet 50/500 mg tablets used for?
A: Janumet 50/500 mg tablet is indicated, as an adjunct to diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Q: What will happen if I consume alcohol while taking Janumet 50/500 mg tablets?
A: You should avoid or limit alcohol intake while taking this medicine. Alcohol intake while taking Janumet may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is a condition of excessive build-up of lactic acid in the bloodstream. It is characterised by nausea, vomiting and weakness.
Q: Can I crush Janumet 50/500 mg tablet?
A: Janumet 50/500 mg tablet should not be crushed or chewed. It should be taken after meals to avoid stomach upset.
Q: Does Janumet 50/500 mg tablet cause low blood sugar?
A: Janumet 50/500 mg 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 50/500 mg tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines?
- If you have low blood sugar after taking Janumet 50/500 mg 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: Does Janumet 50mg/500mg need to be taken with food?
A: Janumet 50mg/500mg should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. However, it should preferably be taken with food to reduce the side effects.
Q: What is the composition of Janumet 50mg/500mg?
A: The composition of Janumet 50mg/500mg consists of a combination of sitagliptin and metformin, as its active ingredients.
Q: What are the side effects of Janumet?
A: Nausea, vomiting, headache, metallic taste, flatulence, stomach pain are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Janumet. Although not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.
Q: What is the dose of Janumet?
A: The dose and frequency of Janumet vary among individuals depending on the condition it is being taken for. You should not consume more than the recommended daily dose by the doctor.
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- Type 2 Diabetes [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
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