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Composition:
METFORMIN-500MG + SITAGLIPTIN-50MG
Uses:
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet is used in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The detailed uses of Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Management of Diabetes: Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet is commonly prescribed to help regulate blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly those who may require additional medication alongside lifestyle changes.<br/>• Improvement of Glycemic Control: Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet aids in improving overall glycemic control by enhancing insulin sensitivity and decreasing hepatic glucose production.<br/>• Weight Management: In some cases, Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet can assist in weight management for diabetic patients, as it may help reduce appetite or modify fat metabolism.<br/>• Prevention of Diabetes Complications: Regular use of Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet can contribute to the prevention of long-term complications associated with diabetes, such as neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy.<br/>
Medicinal Benefits:
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet helps the pancreas produce more insulin, effectively utilise insulin, and decrease the excess sugar the liver makes. It helps control the rise of blood sugar levels after a meal. Besides this, it does not cause weight gain in prolonged use. Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels. It prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet is a combination drug of Sitagliptin and Metformin. Metformin slows down the release of stored sugar from the liver, decreases the amount of sugar absorbed from the stomach, and improves how your body uses sugar. Sitagliptin increases the body's production of chemicals that cause the pancreas to release more insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Thus, Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet controls blood glucose levels from rising to very high after meals.
Increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections are the signs of type 2 diabetes. Please consult your doctor if you notice such symptoms.
No. Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet needs be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Take it as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not crush or chew Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet as it may release all of the medicine at once and cause side effects. It should be taken as whole with food or as advised by the doctor.
Generally, Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet does not cause low blood sugar. It can cause low blood sugar if taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, if you are doing heavy exercise or taking low-calorie food. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, blurring of vision, shaking, hunger, increased heartbeat, dizziness, or tingling sensation in your hands or feet. If you experience low blood sugar while taking Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet , consult your doctor.
To increase your blood sugar quickly, eat sugar, candy, honey, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda. If you have sudden sweating, blurry vision, shaking, dizziness, increased heartbeat, or hunger.
Long-term use of Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet can lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency. It interferes with the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the stomach. If left untreated, it may lead to anemia and nerve problems, which can cause the patient to feel tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, urinary problems, weakness, change in mental status and difficulty in maintaining balance (ataxia). Some researchers recommend intake of vitamin B12 from external sources at least once a year, to avoid such problems.
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood sugar, or upper respiratory tract infection. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients in it and in patients with severe liver impairment, kidney impairment, congestive heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis.
No, it is not safe to take alcohol while using Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet as it may increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as lactic acidosis.
Store Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet at room temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.
Yes, the use of Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet can lead to lactic acidosis. It is a life threatening condition caused by the increased levels of lactic acid in the blood. It is also known as MALA (Metformin associated lactic acidosis). It is a rare side effect of metformin and thus, it is avoided in patients with underlying kidney disease, elderly patients or who take large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms of lactic acidosis may include muscle pain or weakness, tiredness, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, feeling of cold in arms and legs, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or slow heart rate. If you have these symptoms, stop taking Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet and consult your doctor immediately.
Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet can lower the chance of severe complications such as nerve problems, kidney damage, blindness, limb amputations, and heart diseases by controlling high blood sugar.
You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medications with Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet to avoid drug interactions.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet and ensure regular monitoring of kidney function. Always take Sitacip M 50/500 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.