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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Januvia-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Januvia as follows: Take Januvia at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy [...]

Contraindications for Taking Januvia

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Januvia as follows: Januvia for the significant part is excreted unchanged by the kidneys with very small portion being metabolized in the liver. Individuals with liver and renal dysfunction, cannot metabolize and excrete Januvia normally. In such patients with compromised liver and renal functions, Januvia can stay active in circulation for longer time and can result in serious hypoglycemic episodes. So, Januvia is contraindicated in such individuals. Acute [...]

Side Effects of Januvia Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Januvia as follows: Fluid retention Though not common, Januvia can sometimes result in fluid retention and patients can present with edema, weight gain, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Acute pancreatitis A rare, but serious side effect of using Januvia is acute pancreatitis with a severe upper abdominal pain, radiating to the back, along with nausea and vomiting. Acute renal failure A serious, but rare [...]

Side Effects of Januvia Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Januvia as follows: Stomach upset Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are the most common side effects of using Januvia. Hypoglycemia Januvia can increase the action of incretins, contributing to increase in insulin secretion, thereby reducing the blood sugars. Januvia can sometimes result in episodes of serious hypoglycemia. Muscle pain Januvia can sometimes increase risk of muscle and skeletal pains and fatigue.

How to Take Januvia

Patient was educated on how to take Januvia as follows: Take Januvia at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative [...]