Sitaforce M 50/500

Composition

Sitagliptin 50 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg

Uses of Sitaforce M 50/500

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to improve glycaemic control along with diet and exercise), especially when metformin alone is inadequate

• •Helps lower fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves HbA1c control
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when not combined with insulin/sulfonylurea
• •Supports insulin sensitivity and reduces liver glucose output
• •Convenient combination therapy to reduce pill burden

How it works

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin hormones (GLP-1, GIP), boosting glucose-dependent insulin release and reducing glucagon. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take as prescribed, usually twice daily with meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew. Follow diet/exercise plan and monitor blood glucose regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Sitaforce M 50/500 may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain