Sitagix-100 mg Tablet

Composition of Sitagix-100 mg Tablet

Sitagix-100 mg Tablet contains Sitagliptin 100 mg (as sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin) class of medicines.

Uses of Sitagix-100 mg Tablet

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control along with diet and exercise; used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines (e.g.
• metformin
• sulfonylurea
• insulin) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Lowers HbA1c and fasting/post-meal blood sugar
• Glucose-dependent action with low hypoglycaemia risk when used alone
• Can be used with or without food
• Useful as add-on to metformin/other antidiabetics

How Sitagix-100 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Sitagix-100 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take as directed by a doctor, usually once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day. Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease; do not stop or change dose without medical advice.

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 Sitagix-100 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Sitagix-100 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• nasopharyngitis
• upper respiratory tract infection
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• stomach discomfort

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 Sitagix-100 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Use with caution in kidney impairment (dose adjustment required); monitor renal function. Rare risk of pancreatitis—seek care for severe persistent abdominal pain. Hypoglycaemia risk increases when combined with sulfonylureas/insulin. Severe joint pain and serious allergic reactions (rash, angioedema, anaphylaxis) have been reported; stop and seek medical help if symptoms occur.

Do not take Sitagix-100 mg 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

Insulin, sulfonylureas (e.g., glimepiride) (increased hypoglycaemia risk), digoxin (may increase digoxin levels), strong inducers affecting glycaemic control (e.g., corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics)

How to store Sitagix-100 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Sitagix-100 mg 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:

FUSION HEALTH CARE

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin)