Janumet Tablets 50 500 mg

Janumet 50 500mg Tablets

Janumet contains a combination of metformin and sitagliptin. Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Sitagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Use of Janumet 50 500mg Tablets

Metformin and sitagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Possible Side-Effects

muscle pain or weakness; numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs; trouble breathing; feeling dizzy, light-headed, tired, or very weak; stomach pain, nausea with vomiting; or slow or uneven heart rate.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe autoimmune reaction – itching, blisters, breakdown of the outer layer of skin; severe or ongoing pain in your joints; little or no urinating; heart problems – shortness of breath, feeling weak or tired, rapid weight gain, swelling; or severe skin reaction

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Safety Information

• To make sure Janumet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease; liver disease; a history of heart disease; pancreatitis; gallstones; a history of alcoholism
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.