Januvia

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 20, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Sitagliptin

Common Brands:

Januvia

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors or gliptins

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Januvia Drug Class

Januvia (jah new vee ah) belongs to a group of medications called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors or gliptins.

Januvia Age Range

Januvia is approved for use in adults. The safety and effectiveness of Januvia in children under the age of 18 years have not been established.