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

Invokana (Canagliflozin) belongs to the class of medications known as oral antihyperglycemic agents. It is used alone and in combination with other medications for the control of blood glucose in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Invokana (Canagliflozin) should be used as part of an overall diabetes management plan that includes a diet and exercise program. It may be used by people with type 2 diabete...More on Invokana 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 Invokana (Canagliflozin). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Invokana (Canagliflozin) with your doc...More on Invokana 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 Invokana (Canagliflozin) if you: are allergic to Invokana (Canagliflozin) or any ingredients of Invokana (Canagliflozin) are receiving dialysis Invokana (Canagliflozin) should not be used to treat Type 1 Diabetes....More on Invokana 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 Invokana (Canagliflozin) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) Aliskiren alpha-agonists (e.g., Clonidine, methyldopa) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Captopril, Enalapril, Ramipril) angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs; e.g., Candesartan, Irbesartan, Losartan) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine,...More on Invokana precautions