Sitagliptin 50mg + Metformin 850mg

Sitagliptin 50mg + Metformin 850mg — Uses and Benefits

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

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

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

HOW IT WORKS

• Sitagliptin increases the amount of natural hormones (incretins) that help the body produce more insulin when blood sugar is high
• It also reduces the amount of sugar released by the liver
• Metformin decreases sugar production by the liver and improves how the body uses insulin
• Together they help lower blood sugar more effectively than either alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for type 1 diabetes
• Not used for diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency
• Not a substitute for insulin when insulin is required
• Not used for weight loss

How to Use Sitagliptin 50mg + Metformin 850mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice a day with meals
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says so
• Taking it with food helps reduce stomach upset
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as diabetes needs long-term control
• Do not stop the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

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

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat, light, and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Keep in the original packaging until ready to use

Sitagliptin 50mg + Metformin 850mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

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

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Metallic taste in mouth
• Mild skin rash
• Joint pain
• Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe stomach pain with or without vomiting (may indicate pancreatitis)
• Unusual muscle pain, weakness, or difficulty breathing with low body temperature (signs of lactic acidosis)
• Signs of low blood sugar such as sweating, shakiness, confusion, or fainting
• Yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine (signs of liver problems)
• Severe allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing
• Severe skin reactions like blistering or peeling

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

Sitagliptin 50mg + Metformin 850mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription medicine in India and should only be used under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

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

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

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

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other diabetes medicines or insulin (risk of low blood sugar)
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Steroids like prednisolone
• Certain contrast dyes used in scans
• Some blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol, which can increase risk of low blood sugar or lactic acidosis

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.

Will this medicine cause weight gain?

Unlike some other diabetes medicines, this combination is generally weight-neutral or may even help with modest weight control.

Can I take this medicine if I have kidney problems?

• Your doctor will check your kidney function before and during treatment, as metformin dose may need adjustment or avoidance in kidney disease.
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