Sitagliptin phosphate + Metforminhydrochloride Tablets

Description

Sitagliptin phosphate + Metforminhydrochloride Tablets is a combination tablet of Sitagliptin and Metformin. Metformin delays the release of stored sugar from the liver, reduces the absorption of sugar from the stomach, and enhances how your body uses sugar. Sitagliptin raises the body's levels of chemicals that cause the pancreas to release more insulin, which keeps blood sugar levels in check. This composition, therefore, regulates blood glucose levels from becoming too high after meals.

Medical Benefits

• Sitagliptin phosphate + Metforminhydrochloride Tablets make the pancreas secrete more insulin, make efficient use of insulin, and reduce the excess sugar the liver produces.
• It prevents the increase of blood sugar levels after meals. Apart from this, it does not lead to weight gain with long-term use.
• This medicine is an important drug for maintaining blood sugar levels. It averts severe complications of diabetes such as loss of eyesight (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and impaired wound healing.

Directions For Usе

• Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor, either with or without food.
• Use your doctor's advice for the prescribed dosage and the duration of treatment.
• Take the medicine along with a glass of water and avoid breaking, crushing, or chewing it.

Storagе

• Make sure this tablet is out of children's reach.
• Store it in a dry, cool place.
• Kееp it away from sunlight.

Precautions

• It interacts with antidepressants (bupropion), glaucoma medications, antibiotics (cephalexin, ciprofloxacin), anti-acidity medications (cimetidine), anti-HIV medications (dolutegravir), ethanol, iodinated X-ray contrast media, and heart-related chest medication (ranolazine).
• This medicine can enhance the risk of low blood sugar, such as sex hormones (androgens), antioxidants (alpha-lipoic acid), painkillers (aspirin), anti-TB medications (prothionamide), growth hormones (pegvisomant), and other antidiabetic drugs.
• Excessive alcohol use can cause a life-threatening condition known as Lactic Acidosis, and hence alcohol should be avoided when taking it.
• Individuals with heart diseases (congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction), Vitamin B12 deficiency, or alcoholism must avoid this drug.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with Sitagliptin phosphate + Metforminhydrochloride Tablets
• It must be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks- consult a physician before use.
• Breastfeeding women must use this medicine only if unavoidable and under medical supervision.
• Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel drowsy after taking the drug.

Side Effects

• Upper lung infection
• Vomiting
• Gas
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this medicine used for type 1 diabetes? 

No, it is only for type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).

Why should it be taken with food? 

To prevent stomach upset; follow your doctor’s prescription.

Can I crush this medication? 

No, swallowing it whole is important to avoid side effects.

Does it cause low blood sugar? 

Usually not, but it can if combined with other diabetes medicines, heavy exercise, or low-calorie food.

What to do if blood sugar drops? 

Eat sugar, candy, honey, or drink fruit juice/non-diet soda to raise blood sugar quickly.