Januvia

Physical Activity, Type 2 Diabetes, Diet

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Januvia

What is Januvia

Sitagliptin

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Sitagliptin is a medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors and works by increasing insulin production and decreasing the amount of glucagon in the body, both of which help to regulate blood sugar. Sitagliptin was approved by the FDA in 2006.

Januvia

is the brand name

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Januvia Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Januvia

Sitagliptin

2006

52

Effectiveness

How Januvia Affects Patients

Sitagliptin works by blocking an enzyme (DPP-4) which leads to increased levels of hormones that help control blood sugar levels (GLP-1 and GIP), and reduces levels of another hormone (glucagon). It also helps the body respond better to glucose.

How Januvia works in the body

Sitagliptin helps the body manage blood sugar levels. It does this by blocking an enzyme called DPP-4, which prevents certain hormones (known as incretins) from working properly. When these hormones work correctly, they help the body control the release of insulin and glucagon, which in turn helps balance blood sugar levels. This is shown by lower levels of sugar in the blood, as measured by a decrease in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c).

When to interrupt dosage

The advised measure of Januvia is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The dosage may differ, depending on the method of delivery listed in the table beneath.

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

Januvia has a single contraindication and must not be employed when dealing with the conditions stated in the following table.

Januvia 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 Januvia.

Common Januvia 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.

Januvia Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Animal studies have not shown any negative effects on mothers or babies at normal doses. However, higher doses of Sitagliptin have been linked to increased rib deformities in animals. It is currently not known if Sitagliptin is found in human breast milk. The safety and effectiveness of Sitagliptin in children has not been studied, and elderly patients may be more likely to develop reduced kidney function from taking the drug. Taking Sitagliptin has also been linked to a 34% higher risk of infection. No differences in safety or effectiveness were found when considering factors such as sex, age, race, ethnicity, and BMI.

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Januvia Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Januvia?

162 active trials are presently investigating the potential of Januvia in managing 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

Januvia Reviews: What are patients saying about Januvia?

5

Patient Review

8/27/2021

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medication has helped to regulate my blood sugar levels and I haven't had any negative spikes or dips since starting it.

4

Patient Review

3/30/2019

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medication has been really effective in managing my blood sugar levels. After just three months of taking it, my a1c went from 9.6 to 6.1. And after cutting back to half a pill for the next three months, it went down even further to 5.1. I haven't experienced any side effects so far, which is great. I walk 1.25 miles every day and try to keep my carb intake at 60 or less per day. Having had sepsis shock a few years ago, I have to be careful with my kidneys since I lost 50% function in them. But so far

4

Patient Review

6/15/2022

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been on this medication for almost a year now, and it seems to work well. My blood sugar levels have mostly stayed in range, although there are the occasional high readings. I need to be mindful of my diet and make sure to include protein and limit carbohydrates.

3.3

Patient Review

9/1/2019

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I took this drug for one month and saw my forgetfulness and reasoning skills decline sharply. By the fourth week, I was experiencing symptoms similar to a stroke. Thankfully, my husband took me to the ER where I was quickly admitted and taken off the medication. All of my symptoms resolved within a few days.

3.3

Patient Review

12/14/2017

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

3

Patient Review

9/29/2019

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

The only drawback I've experienced is constipation, which has gotten so bad that I may have to stop taking the medication.

1.7

Patient Review

4/14/2019

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I haven't experienced any negative side effects from this medication yet.

1

Patient Review

4/22/2018

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This drug was extremely dangerous and caused me a great deal of suffering. I'm lucky that I didn't experience any permanent damage.

1

Patient Review

10/23/2022

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I wrote a review already but I couldn't find it so I'm writing again.This is such a terrible medicine. It's supposed to treat the disease but it made my diabetes worse and I had severe side effects within days of taking it.

1

Patient Review

11/1/2017

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

1

Patient Review

10/20/2022

Januvia for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I really didn't enjoy taking this medication. It caused my blood sugar to spike and I felt nauseous most of the time.
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Patient Q&A Section about januvia

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

Is metformin and Januvia the same?

"In a 24-week clinical trial, it was found that Januvia and metformin led to similar improvements in A1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Although both treatments were generally well-tolerated, the incidence of gastrointestinal-related side effects was significantly lower with Januvia than with metformin."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is Januvia?

"The drug Januvia is a type of DPP-4 inhibitor, which helps to regulate insulin levels and decrease the amount of glucose that the body produces. Januvia is taken in tablet form."

Answered by AI

Is it better to take Januvia in the morning or at night?

"Take Januvia at the same time each day for best results. The drug can be taken with or without food. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember."

Answered by AI

What is the drug Januvia used for?

"You should take JANUVIA if you have type 2 diabetes and want to lower your blood sugar levels through diet and exercise. JANUVIA should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of taking Januvia?

"Common side effects of JANUVIA include upper respiratory infection, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, and headache. JANUVIA may also cause stomach upset and diarrhea, swelling of the hands or legs when used with metformin and rosiglitazone (Avandia®)."

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Clinical Trials for Januvia

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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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Black Impact for Heart Health

18+
Male
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the FELLAship program-a church-based cardiovascular health (CVH) intervention-in Black men aged 35-70 who are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and related conditions. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does participation in the FELLAship program improve cardiovascular health metrics (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) and health behaviors among Black men at The Worship Center Christian Church (TWC)? * What factors influence the adoption, delivery, and sustainability of the FELLAship program in a faith-based setting? Researchers will compare an immediate-start intervention group and a delayed-start (waitlist control) group to assess both short-term health outcomes and program implementation factors. Participants will: * Attend a 90-minute weekly session for 24 weeks, including 45 minutes of physical activity led by a certified trainer and 45 minutes of health education delivered by trained coaches. * Receive one-on-one support from a community health worker to reduce barriers to care and engage with primary care. * Complete biometric health screenings and surveys at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks to assess clinical and behavioral outcomes. * Use a smartwatch, blood pressure cuff, and other tools to track progress in real time. * Participate in exit focus groups or interviews to share feedback about the intervention. * A subset of TWC leaders and interventionists (N=15) will also be interviewed to assess implementation, resource needs, and sustainability. This study uses the RE-AIM framework to assess Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance, and aims to inform scalable strategies for improving CVH among Black men in trusted community settings.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

The Worship Center Cristian Church

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