Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet is a combination drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the body's insulin does not work as well as it should. It can also develop if the body produces too much glucagon. Insulin is a substance which helps to lower the level of sugar in your blood, especially after meals.

Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet contains metformin and vildagliptin, which help control blood sugar levels. It works by causing the pancreas to produce more insulin and less glucagon (the effect of vildagliptin) and also by helping the body utilise insulin more effectively (the effect of metformin).

Not everyone who is taking Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet will get these side effects. The most common side effect of Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet is hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) characterised by dizziness, sweating, hunger pangs, dry mouth and skin, etc. Other side effects include changes in taste, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.

Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. It is advised to take it at the same time each day for best results. For better advice, your doctor will determine the appropriate dose, which can change quickly depending on your condition. Do not skip your meals, and also carry a form of sugar with you to prevent low blood sugar levels.

Avoid taking Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor, as sugar levels may change. If you stop taking Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney damage and nerve damage. Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease or are planning to get pregnant or breastfeed. You must continue following the diet and exercise recommended for you while on treatment with Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet .

• Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet should be taken with meals to avoid stomach upset. • It is usually taken twice daily; however, your doctor may adjust the dosage based on your blood sugar levels. • Swallow Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

• Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet helps your pancreas produce more insulin, effectively utilise insulin, and decrease the excess sugar that your liver makes.
• It helps control the rise of blood sugar levels in your body after a meal. 
• Sitared M 50/1000 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.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet . This medicine should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis. Some diabetic patients, while taking Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet , might develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood) that can damage the working of your liver and kidneys, which are required for the elimination of excess lactic acid from the blood. Before you start taking Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet , tell your doctor if you’ve ever had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), kidney disease, or a low vitamin B12 level. Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet , when used with insulin, may extremely lower the blood sugar level, leading to a hypoglycemic condition, which can be fatal.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting the treatment. Prolonged intake of Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet may lower your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH); hence, an annual checkup of TSH is recommended. In rare cases, you may also develop a serious skin reaction known as bullous pemphigoid that requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor if you are going to have a diagnostic test with an injection of dye or X-ray contrast agent. The use of Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet should be stopped for a short time before having an X-ray procedure.

Store Sitared M 50/1000 Tablet at room temperature. You are advised not to chew, crush or break the medicine. Keep the medicine out of reach of children. Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine, as it can cause undesirable effects. It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.