Januvia is a type-2 diabetes medication that has been linked to pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation).

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What is Januvia?

Januvia (sitagliptin) is a medication that is used with diet and exercise to help adults with type-2 diabetes control their blood-sugar levels. Januvia is the first FDA-approved drug in a class of diabetes drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. Januvia helps control blood-sugar levels by stimulating the pancreas to secrete extra insulin.

Januvia and Pancreatitis

Unfortunately, in some patients, Januvia may increase the risk of pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation). The pancreas is a digestive organ that is located behind the stomach. It is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and metabolic hormones like insulin and glucagon.

Severe pancreas inflammation can progress to life-threatening forms of pancreatitis, such as:

  • Hemorrhagic pancreatitis: This occurs when damaged pancreatic tissue begins to bleed (hemorrhage). The pancreas may also leak corrosive digestive enzymes into the abdomen, which can cause severe organ damage, organ failure, and death.
  • Necrotizing pancreatitis: This occurs when inflammation in the pancreas cuts off the blood supply to pancreatic tissue, causing tissue death (necrosis). If the tissue is not removed surgically, there is a high risk of infection, sepsis (blood infection), and death.

Once Byetta pancreatitis is diagnosed, hospitalization is usually necessary. Treatment may involve intravenous nutrition and fluids, because the patient may not be able to eat anything while the pancreas heals. In the most severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove necrotic pancreatic tissue.

FDA Warning for Januvia Pancreatitis

According to this FDA Drug Safety Communication from 2009, there have been 88 reports of acute pancreatitis in Januvia patients (including two cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis) between October 2006 and February 2009. About 2/3 of these patients required hospitalization. Based on these reports, the FDA has recommended that Januvia should be used with caution in patients with a high risk of pancreatitis.

Januvia has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. Therefore, it is unknown whether Januvia causes pancreatitis or increases the risk of pancreatitis. However, the FDA has warned about the risk of life-threatening complications:

“Because acute pancreatitis is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, and early recognition is important in reducing adverse health outcomes.”

Symptoms of Januvia Pancreatitis

Januvia pancreatitis can occur in patients with no history or risk factors for the disease. Therefore, anyone who takes Januvia should be vigilant for the most common symptoms of pancreatitis:

  • Severe, persistent upper abdominal pain
  • Pain that may radiate to the back
  • Abdominal pain that worsens after eating
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion
  • Weight loss
  • Fever
  • Oily, smelly stools
  • And more

Serious Januvia Side Effects

If you were injured by any of the following serious Januvia side effects, contact our Texas Januvia lawyers regarding a potential lawsuit:

  • Pancreatitis
  • Hemorrhagic pancreatitis
  • Necrotizing pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Death

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