Sita M ER 50/1000 Tab

Composition

Sitagliptin (50mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Uses of Sita M ER 50/1000 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve blood glucose control in adults when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient; used as combination therapy (often when metformin alone is inadequate).

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves insulin response without significant hypoglycemia when used alone
• •Extended-release metformin improves tolerability and once-daily dosing
• •May help improve HbA1c when metformin alone is insufficient

How it works

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin levels (GLP-1, GIP), enhancing glucose-dependent insulin release and reducing glucagon. Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity; the ER form provides prolonged release to help reduce GI side effects.

Directions for use

Oral tablet (extended-release). Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with the evening meal; swallow whole without crushing/chewing/breaking. Take with food to reduce stomach upset; maintain diet/exercise and monitor blood glucose.

Side effects

Common side effects of Sita M ER 50/1000 Tab may include:

• •Nausea
• •diarrhea
• •abdominal discomfort
• •loss of appetite