Janumet 500mg/850mg/1000mg. 50mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 July 2020
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet and exercise in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose based on current regimen; usually twice daily with meals.
Special Populations
- Renal insufficiency
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Digoxin
- Cationic medicines
- Thiazides
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Renal disease
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Type 1 diabetes
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Hypoglycaemia
- Somnolence
Counselling Points
- Monitor renal function regularly
- Avoid excessive alcohol intake
- Report severe abdominal pain immediately
Serious warnings
- Lactic acidosis
- Pancreatitis
- Hypersensitivity reactions
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