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Generic Janumet 50 mg/1000 mg from India

The generic Sitagliptin/Metformin 50 mg/1000 mg is also known as Istamet comes from India manufactured by Sun Pharma. It is available in the quantity of 90 tablets.

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The generic Sitagliptin/Metformin 50 mg/1000 mg comes from Canada. It is available in the quantity of 60, 120, and 180 tablets.

Janumet Information

Janumet (Sitagliptin/Metformin) is primarily indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control, particularly when metformin or sitagliptin alone is insufficient, or for patients already managed on both drugs separately. The medication contains two active ingredients: sitagliptin (a dipeptidyl peptidase-4, or DPP-4, inhibitor) and metformin hydrochloride (a biguanide).

Sitagliptin enhances the body's natural ability to lower high blood sugar. It achieves this by increasing the levels of incretin hormones, which then stimulate the pancreas to release more insulin when blood sugar levels are high and reduce the amount of sugar produced by the liver. Metformin, on the other hand, primarily minimizes the amount of sugar the liver produces and improves the body's sensitivity to insulin, allowing cells to absorb more glucose from the blood. It also slightly decreases glucose absorption from the intestines. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition where the body either becomes resistant to the effects of insulin or the pancreas stops producing enough of it to maintain normal glucose levels. This results in high blood sugar, which can damage blood vessels and organs over time. The two active ingredients in Janumet help lower both fasting and postprandial (after meal) blood sugar levels, thereby helping individuals with type 2 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications such as kidney damage, nerve pain, and vision loss.

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Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Sitagliptin/Metformin 50 mg/1000 mg.