Januvia (Sitagliptin) belongs to the group of Diabetes medications called DPP-4 inhibitors. It works by increasing the amount of incretin released by the intestine. Incretin is a hormone that raises insulin levels when blood sugar is high and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body. Januvia (Sitagliptin) is used alone or in combination with other medications to impr...More on Januvia indication

Jardiance (Empagliflozin) belongs to the class of medications called oral antihyperglycemic agents. It works in the kidneys to increase the amount of glucose removed from the body by the kidneys. Jardiance (Empagliflozin) is used alone or in combination with other medications for people with Type 2 Diabetes to control their blood glucose. Jardiance (Empagliflozin) should be used as part of an...More on Jardiance indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Januvia (Sitagliptin). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Januvia (Sitagliptin) with your...More on Januvia side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Jardiance (Empagliflozin). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Jardiance (Empagliflozin) w...More on Jardiance side effects

Januvia (Sitagliptin) should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to Januvia (Sitagliptin) or to any of the ingredients of the medication....More on Januvia contraindications

Do not take Jardiance (Empagliflozin) if you: are allergic to Jardiance (Empagliflozin) or any ingredients of the medication have severely decreased kidney function or end-stage Kidney Disease, or are on dialysis have type I diabetes...More on Jardiance contraindications

There may be an interaction between Januvia (Sitagliptin) and any of the following: acetazolamide alcohol alpha-lipoic acids angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; captopril, enalapril, ramipril) antimalarial medications (e.g., hydroxychloroquine, quinine) antipsychotics (e.g., aripiprazole, clozapine, quetiapine, risperidone) beta-blockers (e.g., acebutolol, carvedilol, metoprol...More on Januvia precautions

There may be an interaction between Jardiance (Empagliflozin) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Captopril, Enalapril, Ramipril) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) other diabetes medications (e.g., chlorpropamide, glipizide, Glyburide, insulin, Metform...More on Jardiance precautions