Drug Details
Generic Name:
Sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride
Common Brands:
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor and biguanide
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Janumet Drug Class
Janumet (jah new met) is a combination product that contains two medications - sitagliptin and metformin HCl. Sitagliptin belongs to a group of medications called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors or gliptins. Metformin belongs to a group of drugs called biguanides.
Janumet Age Range
Janumet is approved for use in adults. The safety and effectiveness of Janumet in children under the age of 18 years have not been established.
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