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Istavel 50 Tablet
Sitagliptin (50 mg)
Istavel 50 Tablet is used for lowers blood pressure, reduces strain on the heart, improves blood flow.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹105₹10.50 per tablet
Licensed pharmacyPharmacist-verified orderDelivered across India
Key details
Salt: Sitagliptin (50 mg)
Available variants: tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet
Best price: ₹105 (₹10.50 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: SUN PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Istavel 50 Tablet
Istavel 50 Tablet contains Sitagliptin (50 mg). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class of medicines.
Uses of Istavel 50 Tablet
- Lowers blood pressure
- reduces strain on the heart
- improves blood flow
Key benefits
- Weight neutral
- Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
- Usually taken once a day
How Istavel 50 Tablet works
DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin levels to enhance insulin and reduce glucagon.
How to take Istavel 50 Tablet
Take as directed by the physician, with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Istavel 50 Tablet
Most side effects of Istavel are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Headache
- nasopharyngitis; rare joint pain.
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Istavel 50 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Use with caution if you have kidney disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Report severe abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis).
Do not take Istavel if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis.
Interactions with other medicines
Low blood sugar is more likely when this is combined with a sulfonylurea or insulin; your doctor may lower that dose.
How to store Istavel 50 Tablet
Store at room temperature.
Expert advice for Istavel 50 Tablet
It can be taken with or without food, at the same time each day. Keep up your diet and activity — this medicine supports them.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- SUN PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class:
- DPP-4 inhibitor
Substitutes for Istavel 50 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Sitagliptin (50 mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Istavel 50 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitamarc 50 mg TabletJ J HEALTH CARE | tablet · 7`S | ₹66 | 37% cheaper |
| Sitabite 50 TabletCorona Remedies Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹90 | 15% cheaper |
| Ctasorin 50 TabletFUSION HEALTH CARE | tablet · 10`S | ₹93 | 11% cheaper |
| Alsita 50 mg TabletALKEM LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹95 | 9% cheaper |
| Gosita 50 mg TabletEYSYS PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹101 | 4% cheaper |
| Ignalis 50 TabletIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹102 | 3% cheaper |
| Sitara 50 mg TabletIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹102 | 3% cheaper |
| Suitglip - M 50/500 mg TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | tablet · 10`S | ₹102 | 3% cheaper |
| Sitahenz 50 TabletLARENON | tablet · 10`S | ₹110 | 4% more |
| Sitaglyn 50 TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹112 | 7% more |
| Sitazit 50 TabletGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹118 | 13% more |
| Stig 50 TabletDr Reddys Laboratories Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹131 | 25% more |
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Istavel 50 Tablet FAQs
What is Istavel 50 Tablet used for?
Istavel 50 Tablet is commonly used for Lowers blood pressure, reduces strain on the heart, improves blood flow. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Istavel 50 Tablet?
Istavel 50 Tablet contains Sitagliptin (50 mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Istavel 50 Tablet?
Take as directed by the physician, with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Istavel 50 Tablet work?
DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin levels to enhance insulin and reduce glucagon.
Is Istavel 50 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Istavel 50 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Istavel 50 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Istavel are Headache, nasopharyngitis; rare joint pain.. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Istavel 50 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Istavel.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Istavel 50 Tablet?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Istavel 50 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Istavel 50 Tablet habit forming?
No. Istavel 50 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Istavel 50 Tablet?
Sitamarc 50 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹66 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Istavel 50 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Istavel 50 Tablet starts at ₹105 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Istavel 50 Tablet?
Istavel 50 Tablet is manufactured by SUN PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Istavel 50 Tablet delivered?
Istavel 50 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Istavel 50 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Sitagliptin (50 mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹105 (₹10.50 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- SUN PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- SUN PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-diabetic
- Drug class
- DPP-4 inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Istavel 50 Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Istavel 50 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.