Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Type-2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Control blood sugar levels: Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet helps lower elevated blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes, especially when diet, exercise, and other medications alone are not enough.<br/>• Combination therapy: Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet improves insulin sensitivity, reduce glucose production in the liver, and increase glucose excretion through urine.<br/>• Reduce risk of diabetes-related complications: By maintaining better glycemic control, Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet may help lower the risk of long-term complications like kidney damage, nerve issues, and cardiovascular events.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet helps treat type 2 diabetes, along with a balanced diet and regular exercise. It works by removing excess sugar from the body through urine.
It helps control the rise of blood sugar levels in your body after a meal.
Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.
This medicine is also used to treat chronic kidney disease in adults with reduced kidney function. It helps protect your kidneys from losing their function, which may help some people live longer.

FAQs

What is the use of Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet ?

Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus. Type-2 diabetes mellitus (also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes) is a medical condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both.

What are the causes of diabetes?

Low-fibre diets, high-fat diets, sugary diets, obesity, smoking, stress, lack of exercise, age, genetic factors, and certain medical conditions are the common causes of diabetes.

How does Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet work?

Istavel D 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination medicine containing Sitagliptin that enhances glucose-mediated insulin secretion, thereby reducing fasting and post-prandial blood sugar concentrations. Dapagliflozin lowers blood glucose levels and increases the excretion of glucose in the urine. By increasing insulin levels and lowering glucagon levels (the hormone that raises blood glucose levels), sitagliptin decreases the amount of glucose the liver produces.