Sitagliptin 100mg + Metformin 1000mg

Sitagliptin 100mg + Metformin 1000mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when diet, exercise, and a single diabetes medicine are not enough to control blood sugar.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Used along with diet and exercise
• Sometimes used together with other diabetes medicines as advised by the doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Sitagliptin increases natural hormones that help the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar is high
• Sitagliptin also reduces the amount of sugar released by the liver
• Metformin decreases sugar production in the liver and helps the body use insulin better
• Metformin also reduces the amount of sugar absorbed from food

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious emergency condition)
• Not a substitute for insulin when insulin is required
• Not used for weight loss alone
• Not used for gestational diabetes unless specifically advised by a doctor

How to Use Sitagliptin 100mg + Metformin 1000mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with meals to reduce stomach upset
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says so
• Do not change the dose on your own
• Continue following a healthy diet and exercise routine along with this medicine
• Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well, as diabetes needs long-term control

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one
• If you miss doses often, inform your doctor

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight
• Keep in a dry place away from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Sitagliptin 100mg + Metformin 1000mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset or discomfort
• Loss of appetite
• Headache

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Metallic taste in mouth
• Gas or bloating
• Mild skin rash
• Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness, confusion, or fainting
• Severe stomach pain with nausea and vomiting (possible pancreatitis)
• Unusual tiredness, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, or fast heartbeat (rare risk of lactic acidosis)
• Yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine (liver problems)
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing
• Severe skin reactions like blistering or peeling skin

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Sitagliptin 100mg + Metformin 1000mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a valid doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to sitagliptin, metformin, or any ingredient in the tablet
• Have severe kidney disease
• Have diabetic ketoacidosis or a diabetic coma
• Have severe liver disease
• Have a history of lactic acidosis

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have heart failure or heart disease
• Are going to have surgery or an imaging test with contrast dye
• Drink alcohol regularly
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have a history of pancreatitis

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other diabetes medicines or insulin (risk of low blood sugar)
• Diuretics (water tablets)
• Steroids
• Certain contrast dyes used in scans
• Some blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol

Always inform your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you are taking.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I stop this medicine once my sugar is normal?

No, do not stop without consulting your doctor as diabetes needs ongoing management.

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid or limit alcohol as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.

Will this medicine cause weight gain?

• This combination is generally weight-neutral or may help with mild weight loss, unlike some other diabetes medicines.
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