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A prescription medication combining two active ingredients: Sitagliptin (50 mg) and Metformin (500 mg). It is designed to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Benefits:
• Improved Blood Sugar Control: Effective in lowering blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes.
• Dual Mechanism: Combines Sitagliptin and Metformin for a comprehensive approach to blood sugar management.
• Lower Risk of Hypoglycemia: Generally lower risk of causing low blood sugar when used as directed.
Precautions:
• Not suitable for patients with severe kidney or liver impairment.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while using this medication, as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect.
• Inform your healthcare provider if you have a history of heart disease, kidney disease, or pancreatic issues.
• Not intended for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Side Effects:
• Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and headache.
• Rarely, it may cause lactic acidosis, with symptoms like muscle pain, difficulty breathing, and unusual tiredness. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms.
• Some patients may experience symptoms of low blood sugar, such as dizziness and sweating, especially if combined with other diabetes medications.
Main Ingredients & Their Benefits:
• Sitagliptin: Helps regulate insulin levels after meals, providing blood sugar control with reduced risk of hypoglycemia.
• Metformin: Lowers blood glucose by reducing glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity, essential for effective blood sugar management.
Benefits:
• Improved Blood Sugar Control: Effective in lowering blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes.
• Dual Mechanism: Combines Sitagliptin and Metformin for a comprehensive approach to blood sugar management.
• Lower Risk of Hypoglycemia: Generally lower risk of causing low blood sugar when used as directed.
Precautions:
• Not suitable for patients with severe kidney or liver impairment.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while using this medication, as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect.
• Inform your healthcare provider if you have a history of heart disease, kidney disease, or pancreatic issues.
• Not intended for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Side Effects:
• Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and headache.
• Rarely, it may cause lactic acidosis, with symptoms like muscle pain, difficulty breathing, and unusual tiredness. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms.
• Some patients may experience symptoms of low blood sugar, such as dizziness and sweating, especially if combined with other diabetes medications.
Main Ingredients & Their Benefits:
• Sitagliptin: Helps regulate insulin levels after meals, providing blood sugar control with reduced risk of hypoglycemia.
• Metformin: Lowers blood glucose by reducing glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity, essential for effective blood sugar management.
Sitagliptin, Metformin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and other inactive ingredients.
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