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

Insulin glargine-lixisenatide is a combination of two medications. Insulin glargine is an extended, long-acting insulin. It begins to work 90 minutes after injection and is released slowly into the bloodstream for 24 hours to help the body use glucose. Lixisenatide belongs to a group of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It works by helping your body make more...More on Soliqua Solostar 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 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 Soliqua Solostar. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Soliqua Solostar with your doctor. The follo...More on Soliqua Solostar 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 take Soliqua Solostar if you: are allergic to insulin glargine, lixisenatide, or any ingredients of the medication have a personal or family history of medullary Thyroid cancer have a condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) are experiencing low blood glucose are pregnant are breastfeeding...More on Soliqua Solostar 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 insulin glargine-lixisenatide and any of the following: Acarbose Acetaminophen acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) alcohol androgens (e.g., testosterone) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Ramipril, Lisinopril) antiarrhythmics (e.g., Amiodarone, Disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine) antibiotics Atorvastatin atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozap...More on Soliqua Solostar precautions