Sitagix-100MG Tab

Composition

Sitagliptin 100 mg (as sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate)

Uses of Sitagix-100MG Tab

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.

• •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 it 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.

Directions for use

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.

Side effects

Common side effects of Sitagix-100MG Tab may include:

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