Description
Description
SPECIFICATION
50/500mg & 50/1000mg
Generics
Sitagliptin + Metformin
About
It is indicated as: - Initial therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycemic control. As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on Metformin HCl or Sitagliptin alone or in patients already being treated with the combination of Sitagliptin and Metformin HCl.
Indication
- Diabetes
Dosage
According to HBA 1c level
Side Effects
Vomiting • Stomach ache (abdominal pain) • Muscle cramps • A general feeling of not being well with severe tiredness • Difficulty in breathing • Reduced body temperature and heartbeat .
Drug Interactions
Digoxin , Furosemide , Nifedipine , thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid.
When not to Use
The combination of Sitagliptin and Metformin HCl is contraindicated in:- Patients with type 1 diabetes. -Patients with known hypersensitivity to Sitagliptin, Metformin HCl or any other component of the product. - Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis , including ketoacidosis, with or without coma.
Precaution
Sitagliptin+Metformin HCl are known to be substantially excreted by the kidney.Metformin HCl-related lactic acidosis increases with the degree of insufficiency of renal function, therefore, serum creatinine concentrations should be determined regularly.