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Antidiabetic (DPP-4 Inhibitor)Prescription

Januvia

Generic: Sitagliptin

Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Januvia protects the body's natural incretin gut hormones from breakdown, allowing insulin to be released only when blood sugar rises after eating.

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Antidiabetic (SGLT2 Inhibitor)Prescription

Jardiance

Generic: Empagliflozin

Improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes; reduce risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization in adults with heart failure.

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Jardiance works in the kidneys to filter out excess blood sugar directly into the urine, protecting both the heart and kidneys while lowering blood sugar levels.

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