Sitaglyn M Ir 50/1000 Tab

Composition

Metformin (1000mg) + Sitagliptin (50mg)

Uses of Sitaglyn M Ir 50/1000 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve glycaemic control (blood sugar) along with diet and exercise; used when metformin alone is inadequate or as part of combination therapy.

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves HbA1c control
• •Helps reduce hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity
• •Lowers glucagon and increases glucose-dependent insulin release
• •Convenient combination therapy to reduce pill burden

How it works

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin hormones (GLP-1/GIP), enhancing 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 exactly as prescribed, usually with meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew unless advised. Regularly monitor blood glucose; follow diet and exercise advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Sitaglyn M Ir 50/1000 Tab may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
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