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Janumet 500 Tablet Information

Janumet 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes. Other than this, Janumet 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Janumet 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Janumet 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Janumet 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Janumet 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Janumet 500 Tablet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Janumet 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Janumet 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Janumet 500 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Pancreatitis are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Janumet 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Janumet 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Janumet 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Janumet 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Janumet 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Diabetes Type 2

Janumet 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mg sitagliptin and 500 mg metformin
Geriatric
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mg sitagliptin and 500 mg metformin


Janumet 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Janumet 500 Tablet is used -

Severe

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Running nose
  • Sore throat

Janumet 500 Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Janumet 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Janumet has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Janumet 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Janumet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Janumet 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Janumet may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Janumet 500 Tablet on the Liver?


    Using Janumet does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Janumet 500 Tablet on the Heart?


    Information about safety of Janumet for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown


Severe Interaction of Janumet 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

Janumet 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Janumet 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Janumet 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Janumet 500 Tablet

  • Is this Janumet 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Janumet 500 Tablet is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Janumet 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Janumet 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Janumet 500 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Janumet 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Janumet 500 Tablet


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Janumet 500 Tablet and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Janumet 500 Tablet


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Janumet 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Janumet 500 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Janumet safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Janumet is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Janumet with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Janumet with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Janumet?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Janumet contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.

Question over 5 years ago

What are the long term effects of Janumet?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems. 

Question almost 6 years ago

How long should I take Janumet for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Janumet can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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