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

Bydureon (Exenatide) extended-release belongs to a group of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It is used alone or with other medications (e.g., Metformin, Glyburide, Gliclazide, or basal (long-acting) insulin) to improve blood glucose (sugar) levels for people with Type 2 Diabetes. It works by helping your body release more insulin and control blood glucose le...More on Bydureon 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 used in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who uses Bydureon (Exenatide). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Bydureon (Exenatide) with your doctor. The f...More on Bydureon 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 use Bydureon (Exenatide) if you: are allergic to Bydureon (Exenatide) or any ingredients of the medication have or have had a family member with medullary Thyroid cancer have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (a disease where people have tumours in more than one gland in their body) have severe or end-stage Kidney Disease...More on Bydureon 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 Bydureon (Exenatide) extended-release and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) beta-blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Atenolol) birth control pills calcium channel blockers (e.g., Verapamil, Diltiazem) corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone) di...More on Bydureon precautions