Sitabite 50 Tablet

Composition

Sitagliptin (50mg)

Uses of Sitabite 50 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus—used to improve blood sugar control along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines (e.g., metformin, sulfonylureas, insulin) as prescribed.

• •Helps lower fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• •Convenient once-daily dosing
• •Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines

How it works

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor. It increases levels of incretin hormones (GLP-1, GIP), which enhance glucose-dependent insulin release and reduce glucagon secretion, thereby lowering blood glucose with a low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Take by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water at the same time each day. Dose adjustment is required in kidney disease; do not stop or change dose without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Sitabite 50 Tablet may include:

• •Headache
• •nasopharyngitis (common cold)
• •upper respiratory tract infection
• •nausea
• •diarrhoea