Januvia Prescription Online

Januvia - Overview

Januvia is a medication used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise. People in need of a Januvia prescription refill can connect with medical providers through Push Health who can prescribe Januvia medication, including Januvia 100 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

How Does Januvia Work?

Januvia contains contains a compound known as sitagliptin phosphate. Januvia, similar to linagliptin (Tradjenta), belongs to a class of medications known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. In other words, Januvia blocks the activity of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. Januvia is thought to slow the inactivation of incretin hormones which are involved in the regulation of glucose homeostasis. By increasing incretin levels, Januvia medication is thought to help decrease glucagon levels and increase insulin release. Most of the active drug in Januvia is excreted in the urine. The active ingredient in Januvia prescription medication is also utilized in combination with metformin (Glucophage) in a medication called Janumet.

Januvia - Dosage and Administration

The starting dose for Januvia is often 100mg one daily. The dosage of Januvia should be adjusted in people with kidney disease. Januvia tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed when ingested. Januvia may interact with other drugs such as digoxin when taken concomitantly. After oral administration of Januvia 100 mg, peak plasma concentrations are reached within 4 hours with an apparent terminal half-life of 12.4 hours. Januvia is available as Januvia 100 mg tablets, Januvia 50 mg tablets and Januvia 25 mg tablets. Januvia 100 mg tablets are beige, round, film-coated tablets. The 50 mg tablets are light beige, round, film-coated tablets while the Januvia 25 mg tablets are pink, round, film-coated tablets.

Januvia - Cost and Coupons

Januvia is expensive if one is paying without insurance. At many pharmacies, Januvia will cost up to $20 per tablet. There are some ways that can potentially bring Januvia's cost down. One way is to look for Januvia coupons online through the manufacturer or other third-party resources. Another way to bring Januvia's cost down is to try and use insurance to pay for the medication.

Can I Buy Januvia Online?

Januvia is a prescription medication and, as a result, Januvia OTC is not available in the United States. Because of this, one cannot just buy Januvia online without a valid prescription from a medical provider. Push health can connect people in need of a Januvia prescription with a medical provider who can prescribe Januvia medication, including Januvia 100 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Januvia - Side Effects

Side effects of Januvia tablets include, but are not limited to, headache, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. There have been reports of Januvia causing renal failure, pancreatitis, and hypoglycemia, especially when Januvia is used with other medications. Januvia medication can cause an allergic reaction and anyone with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to Januvia should not use the medication. Januvia prescription medication and alcohol should not be used together. Before using Januvia medication, it is important to discuss questions and concerns about Januvia's side effects with one's pharmacist and medical provider.

More Januvia Information

• Januvia - FDA