Janumet Xr

Physical Activity, Type 2 Diabetes, Diet

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Janumet Xr

What is Janumet Xr

Sitagliptin

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Sitagliptin is a type of medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It works by blocking the enzyme DPP-4, which increases insulin and decreases glucagon, two hormones that regulate blood sugar. Sitagliptin was approved by the FDA in 2006 and must be used in combination with diet and exercise for best results.

Januvia

is the brand name

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Janumet Xr Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Januvia

Sitagliptin

2006

52

Effectiveness

How Janumet Xr Affects Patients

Sitagliptin stops an enzyme (DPP-4) from working, which increases the amount of two hormones (glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) in the body, decreases the amount of another hormone (glucagon), and makes the body better able to use insulin when blood sugar is high.

How Janumet Xr works in the body

Sitagliptin helps regulate blood sugar levels by slowing the breakdown of incretins. Incretins are molecules released throughout the day, especially after meals, that help keep glucose levels balanced. When sitagliptin slows the breakdown of these molecules, they are able to keep working longer and more effectively, leading to better blood sugar control and lower glycosylated hemoglobin levels.

When to interrupt dosage

The amount of Janumet Xr is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the specified method of administration, featured in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Physical Activity

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg

, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release

Type 2 Diabetes

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg

, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release

Diet

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg

, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release

Warnings

Janumet Xr has one contraindication, and should not be used in the presence of the circumstances indicated in the subsequent table.

Janumet Xr Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Sitagliptin may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Janumet Xr.

Common Janumet Xr Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Brigatinib

Major

The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Sitagliptin.

Cabazitaxel

Major

The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Sitagliptin.

Enasidenib

Major

The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Sitagliptin.

Erlotinib

Major

The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Sitagliptin.

Fluorouracil

Major

The metabolism of Fluorouracil can be decreased when combined with Sitagliptin.

Janumet Xr Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Animal studies have not shown any problems for mothers or babies when taking Sitagliptin at normal doses. However, there is a registry of fetal exposure to the drug. There have been reports of rib malformations with 100 times the maximum human dose in animal studies. It is unknown whether Sitagliptin is expressed in human breast milk. The risks and benefits of taking this medication must be carefully weighed. Safety and effectiveness data in children is lacking, and older people may need to use caution as they are more likely to have reduced kidney function. There is a 34% increased risk of infection when taking Sitagliptin, and no

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Janumet Xr Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Janumet Xr?

162 investigations are currently assessing the potential of Janumet XR to provide relief for Type 2 Diabetes.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Type 2 Diabetes

167 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Physical Activity

24 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Diet

5 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1

Janumet Xr Reviews: What are patients saying about Janumet Xr?

5

Patient Review

1/21/2016

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

For the first time in a while, my sugar levels are perfectly normal. I couldn't afford it at first, but Merck was kind enough to give me a year's worth for free. They're a great company.

5

Patient Review

12/27/2015

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This drug has helped me to maintain my target level of blood sugar 90% of the time. I have had to reduce my insulin intake to prevent lows, but other than that, no negative side effects.

5

Patient Review

6/16/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

4.3

Patient Review

7/25/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I have been taking this medication for 1 week and I feel terrible. I have never felt this bad before and I am scared to continue taking it. I have stopped taking it on my own and have made an appointment with another doctor.

4.3

Patient Review

3/15/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

4

Patient Review

6/29/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medicine, combined with some over-the-counter supplements for blood sugar control, has been working well. I'm seeing much better numbers now, mostly in the normal range of 80 to 110.

4

Patient Review

8/18/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

For the first five days, this treatment successfully regulated my blood sugar. However, on the sixth day there was a sudden and unexplained jump in my blood sugar levels which I could not get under control again no matter what I tried. Additionally, I experienced some intestinal discomfort.

4

Patient Review

9/30/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been taking this medication for a few years and it's working great!

3.3

Patient Review

5/29/2016

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

So far, this medication has been really helpful. It's kept my insulin levels down and I haven't had too many side effects. After taking it for three months, I'm now up to two pills a day.

3.3

Patient Review

3/23/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

3

Patient Review

10/20/2018

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been on this medication for three months now and have noticed a difference in my fasting sugar levels. They were previously between 7-8 but are now more like 6-7.

3

Patient Review

6/18/2013

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

3

Patient Review

4/30/2014

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This has been helpful in keeping my blood sugar levels down.

2.3

Patient Review

10/10/2017

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been using this for a while now and it's not doing much of anything.

1.3

Patient Review

5/1/2014

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been taking this medication for four months and recently, I've started passing the entire pill in my stool 90% of the time. This isn't a usual side effect that happens occasionally--it's happening all the time. Not to mention, it's expensive to keep taking something when you're not getting any benefit from it. I'm going to have to ask my doctor to switch me to something else...which is too bad because I was happy with the results up until now.

1

Patient Review

1/28/2020

Janumet Xr for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I would highly recommend avoiding Janumet. It's caused me a lot of problems like pancreatitis, headaches, and high blood sugar. Additionally, it keeps the pancreas inflamed and makes joints hurt. If you start having issues after taking this medication, chances are it's the Janumet causing them!
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Patient Q&A Section about janumet xr

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does JANUMET XR do?

"Janumet XR is a prescription medication that contains two different prescription diabetes medicines, sitagliptin and extended-release metformin. This medication can be used in conjunction with diet and exercise to help lower blood sugar levels in adults who have type 2 diabetes."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between Janumet and JANUMET XR?

"Janumet is an IR medication, meaning the tablet is fast-acting and releases the drug into your body right away. Janumet XR is an ER medication, meaning the tablet is long-acting and releases the drug slowly into your body over time."

Answered by AI

What is the best time of day to take JANUMET XR?

"It is better to take JANUMET XR with your evening meal to help lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Once a day, take JANUMET XR by mouth with a meal as directed by your doctor."

Answered by AI

Is JANUMET XR the same as metformin?

"Sitagliptin, an inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), works by regulating the level of insulin your body produces after eating

Janumet is a combination of two drugs used to treat diabetes, sitagliptin and metformin. Metformin lowers the amount of sugar released by the liver into the bloodstream, and helps the body respond better to insulin. Sitagliptin regulates the level of insulin produced by the body after eating."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Janumet Xr

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Saskatoon Berries for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 74
All Sexes
Winnipeg, Canada

Diabetes becomes epidemic in worldwide countries. Diabetes Canada indicated that 30% of adults in Manitoba are diabetes or prediabetes. Nine out of ten diabetic patients are type 2 diabetes (T2D). T2D is characterized by insulin resistance and obesity. Uncontrolled diabetes leads to serious consequences including heart attack, stroke, chronic renal failure, liver failure, blindness and low limb amputation. Most of hypoglycemic medications have certain side effects. Natural foods or nutraceuticals with hypoglycemic potential are expected to provide a safer management for diabetic patients. Saskatoon berry is a popular fruit in Canadian Prairie and Northern states in USA. Our previous studies demonstrated Saskatoon berry (SB) powder attenuated hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, inflammation, liver steatosis and gut dysbiosis in diet-induced insulin resistant mice, a model for T2D. The findings of the glucose and lipid lowering or liver protective effects of SB powder have been supported by another group in Australia in high fat fed rats. Our preliminary studies in 20 healthy subjects demonstrated that dried whole SB (40 g/day for 10 weeks) significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose, total and LDL-cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, and increased plasma glucagon-like peptide compared to baseline, which was associated with increased intake of total fiber and decreased intake of saturated fat. The changes in metabolic and vascular variables significantly correlated with the alterations in gut microbiota The combination of findings suggest that SB is good candidate of prebiotic functional food as a supplemental remedy for reducing the risk for metabolic syndrome and preventing or managing T2D. The effect of Saskatoon berry and its products on metabolic disorders have not been studied in diabetic subjects. We propose to examine the effects of oral administration of freeze-dried whole SB on glucose metabolism, insulin resistance and gut microbiota in untreated prediabetes and new type 2 diabetic patients compared to a control dried fruit in a randomized controlled trial.

Waitlist Available
Dietary Supplement

Faculty of Health Sciences

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CX11 for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 75
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This study is testing whether a new medication called CX11 works and is safe for participants with type 2 diabetes who have not reached good blood sugar control while taking a steady dose of metformin, with or without a steady dose of an SGLT2 inhibitor, for at least 90 days. The study is being done at multiple medical centers. Participants are assigned by chance (randomized) to different groups, and neither the participants nor the study staff know which group they're in (double-blind). The groups are compared side by side (parallel), and some participants will receive inactive pills (placebo) to help measure the true effect of the study drug. After screening, participants will be randomly placed into one of six groups, with equal chances of being in any group. Each group will receive a different dose of CX11 or a placebo. Treatment will last 24 weeks. After that, all participants will have a 2-week follow-up period to check on safety.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Central Research Associates - Flourish - PPDS (+29 Sites)

Corxel Pharmaceuticals

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Adaptive Dietary Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

The investigators will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and effect of an adaptive dietary intervention over 24 weeks (12-week intervention, 12-week follow-up) among Asian Americans with Type 2 diabetes. Participants (N=120; 60 Chinese Americans and 60 Vietnamese Americans) will be 2:1 randomized to one of two arms: adaptive dietary intervention or standard of care (SC). The intervention will begin with continued glucose monitoring (CGM) use only during weeks 0-4. At week 4, participants who achieve the glycemic control goal (at least an 8% increase in time in range \[TIR\] from baseline) will continue with the CGM alone during weeks 4-12 ("CGM Alone"); otherwise, culturally and linguistically adapted glucose excursion minimization (GEM) will be augmented with CGM ("CGM-GEM").

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

NYU Langone Health

Yaguang Zheng, PhD, RN

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MetSense Risk Flag for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
Pleasanton, CA

People with serious mental illness have high risk for type 2 diabetes due to multiple risk factors, including the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications that are used to treat these conditions. Type 2 diabetes is preventable through lifestyle and pharmacological interventions, but many people with serious mental illness do not receive regular screening for type 2 diabetes risk. In many health care settings, clinical pharmacists are increasingly managing patients with serious mental illness and have expertise in monitoring the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications. This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of using a diabetes prediction model that is based on electronic health record data (the MetSense risk flag) to alert clinical pharmacists about patients who are at high diabetes risk, prompting these clinicians to prioritize diabetes risk management services.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

KPNC Division of Research

Esti Iturralde, PhD

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Tailored DPP for Prediabetes

17 - 25
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The goal of this study is to enhance reach and uptake of diabetes prevention among young adults, with a focus on recruiting underserved and high-need students who face additional challenges, including food and financial insecurity. The specific aims are: Aim 1 - Evaluate the efficacy of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP for mitigating type 2 diabetes risk (i.e., weight change) in a pre/post pilot trial. The investigators hypothesize that the AYA-tailored intervention will be effective at producing 5% weight loss from baseline to program completion (at 9-months). Aim 2 - Assess the feasibility and acceptability of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP program. The investigators hypothesize that it will be feasible to recruit the desired number of participants given proposed innovative outreach strategies, and that the AYA-tailored intervention will be deemed acceptable to participants both qualitatively and in regards to their retention in the program at rates similar to the larger UC DPP. The investigators will recruit 80 UCLA undergraduate students. Participants will be asked to complete a brief screening online form to assess eligibility and to collect contact information. The PI and/or Research Assistants (RAs) will reach out to eligible participants to obtain informed consent and enroll them in the pilot trial. The investigators will randomize participants to the tailored DPP cohort vs control cohort. Control participants will be offered the opportunity to participate in the tailored DPP in the following academic year. The tailored DPP intervention will be online and asynchronously. Participants will be asked to complete the intervention lessons on their own time. Each lesson typically takes on average 15 minutes to complete. Control group will receive each intervention materials via e-mail for participants to review on their own time and will receive acceptability surveys. The interventions for the control group will be remote. A research assistant will meet with control participants via Zoom to explain the intervention materials. Control group will receive access to a study habits intervention, alcohol use intervention, and financial literacy intervention. At the end of each quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring), both control and intervention participants will receive an email with a unique link to a brief REDCap survey to ascertain acceptability of sessions/lessons. Furthermore, participants will complete baseline and 9-month follow-up assessments. Participants will complete a 30 minute questionnaire and height/weight measurements will be collected by a RA. Participants will be asked to self-report weight and physical activity at the end of the fall and winter quarter; data will be collected via brief REDCap survey.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of California, Los Angeles

Lauren E Wisk, PhD

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