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Medicines SitagliptinQuestion & answer

Sitagliptin · Medicine question

What is Januvia (sitagliptin) used for in adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Januvia (sitagliptin) is used to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Sources for this answer

JANUVIA 25mg, 50mg, 100mg film-coated tabletsMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 32Document updated 24 October 2023

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