Ganuvia

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 Januvia? Ganuvia is a common misspelling of Januvia.
 
If you have type 2 diabetes, your healthcare provider may prescribe Januvia® (sitagliptin) to help control your blood sugar levels. Januvia is a drug that works by increasing the insulin production in response to meals and by decreasing the amount of sugar produced by the liver. Potential side effects with Januvia include headaches, a sore throat, and upper respiratory infections, among others. Januvia comes in a tablet form that is taken by mouth once a day.
 
(Click Januvia for a more in-depth look at this medication. The full eMedTV article on this topic discusses studies conducted involving the drug, provides information about the effects of an overdose with the drug, and offers tips for taking the medication.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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