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Compare Januvia vs. Zituvio

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Key takeaways

Januvia (sitagliptin) and Zituvio (sitagliptin) are both medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes in adults. They belong to the same drug class, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, and have the same ingredient (sitagliptin). They work by helping your body make more insulin and less sugar. Both medications are taken orally once a day and can be taken with or without food. Januvia is a brand-name medication, while Zituvio is an authorized generic. But the two medications aren't considered interchangeable. Both medications have similar side effects, such as runny or stuffy nose and headache, and they share warnings about potential pancreas inflammation, heart failure, and kidney problems.

  • Januvia (sitagliptin)
    Zituvio (sitagliptin)
  • Januvia (sitagliptin)
    Zituvio (sitagliptin)

  • Summary of Januvia vs. Zituvio

    Summary for DDP-4 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Januvia (sitagliptin) is a prescription medication that helps lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It works best when you also follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly. It belongs to the drug class called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, or gliptins. Januvia (sitagliptin) comes as a tablet you take by mouth once a day. Side effects include stuffy or runny nose and headache. Januvia (sitagliptin) is a brand-name medication only; the generic version isn't available yet.

    Summary for DDP-4 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Zituvio (sitagliptin) is a prescription medication that's used to treat Type 2 diabetes in adults. It's taken in addition to having a nutritious diet and exercising. Zituvio (sitagliptin) is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, also known as a gliptin. It helps your body make more insulin and less sugar. Zituvio (sitagliptin) is available as a tablet that's taken by mouth once daily. Common side effects are stuffy or runny nose and headache.

  • Indications of Januvia vs. Zituvio

    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes in adults
    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes

  • Pros and Cons of Januvia vs. Zituvio

    Pros and Const for DDP-4 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken once a day
    •Not likely to affect your body weight
    Cons
    •Not for people with Type 1 diabetes
    •Possible risk of severe joint pain
    Pros and Const for DDP-4 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Only taken once a day with or without food
    •Can take if you have kidney problems
    •Not as likely to cause low blood sugar compared to other diabetes medications
    Cons
    •Might cause inflamed pancreas
    •Not a first-choice option for people with Type 2 diabetes and heart problems
    •Not approved for people with Type 1 diabetes

  • Common Side Effects of Januvia vs. Zituvio

    Common Side Effects for
    •Runny or stuffy nose and other symptoms of the common cold (5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Common cold symptoms (e.g., runny or stuffy nose, sore throat; 5%)

  • Warnings of Januvia vs. Zituvio

    Common Side Effects for
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Risk of heart failure
    •Sudden kidney problems
    •Low blood sugar when taken with other diabetes medications
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Joint pain
    •Severe skin reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Pancreas problems
    •Heart failure
    •Sudden kidney problems
    •Serious allergic reaction
    •Joint pain
    •Severe skin reactions

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