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About Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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.
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab contains metformin and sitagliptin, which help to increase the levels of insulin produced after a meal and lower the amount of sugar made by your body.
The most common side effect of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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.
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab if you are allergic to it. Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor, as sugar levels may change. If you stop taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney damage and nerve damage. Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab .
Uses of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab is used in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The detailed uses of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab are as follows:
- Management of Diabetes: Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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.
- Improvement of Glycemic Control: Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab aids in improving overall glycemic control by enhancing insulin sensitivity and decreasing hepatic glucose production.
- Weight Management: In some cases, Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can assist in weight management for diabetic patients, as it may help reduce appetite or modify fat metabolism.
- Prevention of Diabetes Complications: Regular use of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can contribute to the prevention of long-term complications associated with diabetes, such as neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy.
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Directions for Use
- Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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.
- Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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.
How Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab Works
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- If you experience low blood sugar levels, inform your doctor. They will assess the severity and make recommendations for the next actions.
- Your doctor will assess your symptoms, blood sugar levels, and overall health before recommending the best course of action, which may include treatment, lifestyle modifications, or prescription adjustments.
- Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to manage the episode and adjust your treatment plan.
- Make medication adjustments as recommended by your doctor to prevent future episodes.
- Implement diet and lifestyle modifications as your doctor advises to manage low blood sugar levels.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels closely for patterns and changes.
- Track your progress by recording your blood sugar levels, food intake, and physical activity.
- Seek further guidance from your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen so that your treatment plan can be revised.
- Consult your doctor about alternative medications if side effects occur.
- Ensure adequate intake of food rich in vitamin B12, such as meat, poultry, seafood (salmon and cod), dairy, and eggs.
- Consider a Vitamin B12 supplement, but consult your doctor for the proper dosage.
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol.
- Schedule regular doctor visits to monitor your B12 levels.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
- To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
- Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
- Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
- Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
- Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
- If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
What if I have taken an overdose of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab
Drug Warnings
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab .
- This medicine should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Some diabetic patients, while taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab , 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab , tell your doctor if you’ve ever had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), kidney disease, or a low vitamin B12 level.
- Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab , when used with insulin, may significantly 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab may lower your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH); hence, an annual checkup of TSH is recommended.
- In rare cases, you may also develop a severe skin reaction known as bullous pemphigoid that requires immediate medical attention.
- Inform your doctor if you are scheduled to undergo a diagnostic test that involves an injection of dye or an X-ray contrast agent. The use of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab should be stopped for a short time before having an X-ray procedure.
- It is always important to check for the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Gatifloxacin may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose and, less frequently, low blood glucose have been reported.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Gatifloxacin is not recommended as it can lead to a possible interaction, However, it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab and Iocetamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Iocetamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
Co-administration of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab and Iobenzamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Iobenzamic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
Co-administration of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab and Ioxitalamic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Ioxitalamic acid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
Co-administration of Iopydol with Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Iopydol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
Co-administration of Iodixanol with Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Iodixanol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab and Iocarmic acid can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (when the body produces too much lactic acid).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Iocarmic acid is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. please consult your doctor before taking it.
Co-administration of Iopromide with Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Iopromide with Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Iopamidol with Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Iopentol with Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab with Iopentol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include starchy veggies, proteins, and whole grains in your diet.
- Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal or snack.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
- If you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.
- Invest in at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
- Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
- Replace refined carbohydrate-containing foods with whole grain foods and increase the intake of fruits, veggies, and other fibre-enriched foods.
- Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.
- Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
- Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
- Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible. As it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab is only recommended during pregnancy when the benefit outweighs the risk. Please consult your doctor before starting Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor; Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Caution
Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed, If you experience drowsiness after taking these medications you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.
Liver
Consult your doctor
If you have or have a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
If you have or had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.
Children
Consult your doctor
It is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.
Heart
Consult your doctor
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab should be used with caution if you have any cardiac problems. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe heart failure.
Geriatrics
Caution
Caution should be exercised in geriatric patients while taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab .
FAQs
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Sitagliptin and Metformin are combined to form Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab . 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 stimulate the pancreas to release more insulin, thereby helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Thus, Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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/sore healing, and frequent infections are the signs of type 2 diabetes. Please consult your doctor if you notice such symptoms.
No. Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab needs to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Take it as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not crush or chew Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab as it may release all of the medicine at once and cause side effects. It should be taken as a whole, with food, or as advised by your doctor.
Generally, Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab does not cause hypoglycemia. It can cause low blood sugar if taken along with other antidiabetic medications, especially when engaging in strenuous exercise or consuming low-calorie foods. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, blurred vision, shaking, hunger, increased heart rate, dizziness, or tingling sensations in the hands or feet. If you experience low blood sugar while taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab , consult your doctor.
To quickly increase your blood sugar, 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab can lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency. It interferes with the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the stomach. If left untreated, it may lead to anaemia and nerve problems, which can cause the patient to experience tingling sensations and numbness in the hands and feet, urinary problems, weakness, changes in mental status, and difficulty maintaining balance (ataxia). Some researchers recommend the intake of vitamin B12 from external sources at least once a year to avoid such problems.
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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.
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab as it may increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as lactic acidosis.
Store Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab at room temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.
Yes, the use of Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab and consult your doctor immediately.
Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab 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 Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab to avoid drug interactions.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab and ensure regular monitoring of kidney function. Always take Stegsita-M 50 Forte Tab as prescribed by your doctor.
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