JANUMET 50/500MG

JANUMET 50/500MG

Janumet 50mg/500mg Tablet consists of two medicines. It helps manage increased blood sugar levels in people having type 2 diabetes mellitus. The tablet prevents severe drawbacks of diabetes. For example, blindness and kidney damage. The tablet minimizes the risk of heart stroke and heart attack too. This tablet is prescribed alone or with other diabetes medicines. This tablet is more effective when combined with regular exercise and a balanced diet. You should take this tablet with meals. Taking it with meals will help you prevent the issues like an upset stomach.

Make sure you take the tablet regularly. Do not stop taking the tablet until your healthcare provider instructs you to. A balanced diet and exercise are important while you are on this tablet. A healthy lifestyle would help you manage diabetes easily. The common side effects of this tablet are nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, sore throat, and headache. One of the possible side effects is low blood sugar levels. These side effects occur when you are consuming other medicines to treat diabetes like insulin or sulfonylurea. So, learn how to manage these effects.

This tablet is not advisable for everyone. So, make sure you tell your physician if you have

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Heart disease
• Issues with pancreas
• If you consume excessive alcohol

Also, inform the doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother or a pregnant woman. Do not take this tablet without asking the doctor.
Try not to consume alcohol as it can reduce blood sugar. Your healthcare provider would check the function of your kidney and blood sugar levels before prescribing the tablet and also throughout the treatment.

Uses of Janumet 50mg/500mg

Helps treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Janumet 50mg/500mg

This tablet lowers your blood glucose levels. The first thing that needs to be done to manage diabetes is to reduce blood glucose levels.
If you can control your blood sugar levels, you can also reduce the risk of facing severe issues related to diabetes like
 

• Eye damage
• Nerve problems
• Kidney damage
• Loss of limbs
• Heart stroke
• Heart disease

When you take this tablet along with regular exercise and a nutritional diet, you can lead a healthy life. Take the tablet as per the duration and dose prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Janumet 50mg/500mg

Most side effects will not need immediate medical help. They will disappear once the body gets used to them. If the side effects turn troublesome, get in touch with your physician.

Common side effects

• A low blood glucose level
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Vomiting
•  Nausea
•  Diarrhea
•  Appetite loss
•  Unusual bloating

Safety Advice

Alcohol
Try to avoid alcohol when you are taking this tablet.

Pregnancy
Please speak to your physician before you take this tablet during pregnancy or planning to conceive.

Breastfeeding
Nursing mothers should discuss this with their doctor before consuming this tablet.

Driving
If you feel you are mentally alert and physically stable, you can drive. If you are feeling sleepy after taking this tablet, avoid driving or using heavy machinery.

Liver
If you have a medical history of liver diseases, speak to your physician before using this tablet.

Kidney
If you have a medical history of kidney problems, discuss it with your physician before using this tablet.

FAQs

Q-Explain about Janumet tablet.

This tablet comprises two medicines. It helps treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It enhances blood sugar levels in adults. This tablet along with a healthy diet and regular exercise can give you good results. This tablet is not advisable for individuals below 18 years.

Q-Can using this tablet result in Vitamin B12 deficiency?

Yes. Using this tablet can result in a deficiency of Vitamin B12 when used in the long run. It intervenes with the Vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach. If left untreated, it can result in anemia &nerve problems. Due to this, the patient can face numbness in the feet and hands, tingling sensation, urinary problems, mood swings, etc. To manage such issues, some experts advise patients to take Vitamin 12 from external sources at least once a year.

Q-What are the side effects of Janumet 50mg/500mg tablet?

The use of this tablet results in different side effects like changes in taste, stomach pain, nausea, infection in the upper respiratory tract, headache, and diarrhea. It can also give rise to lactic acidosis. When used for the long term, this tablet can result in Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Q-What are the conditions in which Janumet 50mg/500mg tablet should be avoided?

This tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to the components present in this tablet. People with severe liver, and kidney diseases, heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, and lactic acidosis.

Q-How to store & dispose of Janumet 50mg/500mg tablet safely?

You can keep this tablet in its packet. Store it in a container tightly closed. You can read the instructions given on the pack to know the right way to store it. Discard the unused tablet. Make sure your children or pet do not touch it.

Q-Can using Janumet 50mg/500mg tablet give rise to lactic acidosis?

Yes. The use of this tablet can give rise to lactic acidosis. This is a condition where lactic acid levels in the blood increase.
Though it is a rare side effect linked with the use of metformin, it should not be taken by patients with kidney disease, senior citizens, or those who are habitual to excessive drinking of alcohol. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include weakness, muscle pain, stomach pain, vomiting, or slow heart rate. In case you notice these symptoms stop taking this tablet and seek medical help immediately.

Q-Why do I need to take this tablet with meals?

This tablet is taken with meals to prevent stomach upset. If you take it on empty stomach, you will face stomach upset issues. Take this tablet exactly as suggested by the doctor.

Q-Can I crush this tablet before taking it?

No. Do not crush the tablet. Do not chew it. Just take it as your doctor has told you to.