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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

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Summary for Januvia

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.

Indications for Januvia

Pros and Cons for Januvia

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Cons

Common Side Effects for Januvia

Warnings for Januvia

  • 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

Summary for Zituvio

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 for Zituvio

  • Type 2 diabetes

Pros and Cons for Zituvio

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

Common Side Effects for Zituvio

  • Common cold symptoms (e.g., runny or stuffy nose, sore throat; 5%)

Warnings for Zituvio

  • Pancreas problems
  • Heart failure
  • Sudden kidney problems
  • Serious allergic reaction
  • Joint pain
  • Severe skin reactions

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Januvia90 tablets / 100mg
$965.91$1,277.76
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Sitagliptin30 tablets / 100mg of
$110.18$484.98
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