This video explains some common side effects of sitagliptin phosphate.

Q. What is the use of sitagliptin?
A: It used to control blood sugar level for the patients who can not control blood sugar by diet and exercise alone.

Q: What is Januvia?
A: It is the brand name of sitagliptin.

Q: How sitagliptin works?
A: Sitagliptin increases the amount of natural substance called incretins. Incretins control blood sugar level by increasing insulin release. It also decreases hepatic glucose production.

Q: What is the chemical form of sitagliptin?
A: Sitagliptin is available as sitagliptin phosphate.

Q: what is the pharmacological class of sitagliptin?
A: It is dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor.

Q: What is the generic name of Januvia?
A: Generic name of Januvia is sitagliptin phosphate.

Q: Is weight loss associated with sitagliptin?
A: No. Sitagliptin is not associated with weight loss. Metformin has more weight loss potential.

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