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Compare Januvia vs. Zituvio

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  • 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 used along with a healthy diet and exercise to treat Type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the drug class dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, also known as gliptins. Januvia (sitagliptin) is taken by mouth, typically once daily. Most people don't experience many side effects from this medication, but possible ones include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and headache.

    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
    •Only taken once a day
    •Can take with or without food
    •Not known to affect your body weight
    Cons
    •Can cause severe joint pain
    •Not a first choice option for people with Type 2 diabetes and heart problems
    •Might cause sudden kidney injury in people with kidney problems
    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 nose, sore throat, 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
    •Pancreas problems
    •Heart failure
    •Sudden kidney problems
    •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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