Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Januvia as follows: Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on Januvia. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Januvia as recommended, so that, your medication dose could be revised. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, renal function studies and [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Januvia as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Januvia as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Januvia without consulting your doctor. Maintain a log of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]