221 Pill — PINK ROUND, 6mm — Sitagliptin

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Imprint221
ColourPINK
ShapeROUND
Size6
StrengthSITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE 25 mg
Dosage formTablet, Film Coated
ManufacturerAvera McKennan Hospital
NDC69189-0725
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IngredientsSITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE[SITAGLIPTIN]

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The imprint "221" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Sitagliptin

Uses and warnings

Pancreatitis - "postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis, including fatal and non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis"; Heart Failure - association observed with DPP-4 inhibitors in cardiovascular trials; Acute Renal Failure - "postmarketing reports of worsening renal function, including acute renal failure"; Hypoglycemia risk increased when combined with insulin or insulin secretagogues; Hypersensitivity Reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome; Arthralgia - severe joint pain reported with DPP-4 inhibitors; Bullous Pemphigoid, a blistering condition requiring hospitalization.

"JANUVIA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus." Not for type 1 diabetes or patients with pancreatitis history.

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 510344f9-ece6-45db-b05e-e7e3aae6a622.xml