Monotherapy: Adjunct to diet & exercise to improve glycemic control in patients w/ type 2 DM. Combination therapy: Type 2 DM to improve glycemic control in combination w/ metformin, sulfonylurea, metformin + sulfonylurea, PPARγ agonist (eg, thiazolidinedione), metformin + PPARγ agonist or insulin (w/ or w/o metformin) when diet & exercise plus the single agent do not provide adequate glycemic control.
Monotherapy or combination therapy w/ metformin, sulfonylurea, insulin (w/ or w/o metformin), PPARγ agonist, metformin + sulfonylurea or metformin + PPARγ agonist 100 mg daily. In combination therapy w/ sulfonylurea or insulin, lower dose of sulfonylurea or insulin should be considered.
View Januvia overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Not for use in type 1 DM or treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, sulphonylurea- or insulin-induced hypoglycemia. Renal insufficiency. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <18 yr. Elderly.