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

Trajenta (Linagliptin) belongs to the group of Diabetes medications called DPP-4 inhibitors. It works by increasing the amount of incretin available in the body. Incretin is a hormone that raises insulin levels when blood sugar is high (especially after a meal) and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body. Trajenta (Linagliptin) is used alone or in combination with other medications to impro...More on Trajenta 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 Trajenta (Linagliptin). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Trajenta (Linagliptin) with your doctor....More on Trajenta 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 Trajenta (Linagliptin) if you: are allergic to Trajenta (Linagliptin) or any ingredients of Trajenta (Linagliptin) have ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes associated with high blood sugar, weight loss, nausea, or vomiting) have Type 1 Diabetes...More on Trajenta 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 Trajenta (Linagliptin) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) Amiodarone androgens (e.g., testosterone) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Captopril, Enalapril, Ramipril) Apalutamide atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) "azole" antifungals (e.g., itraconaz...More on Trajenta precautions