Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet

Composition of Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet

Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet contains Sitagliptin 50 mg (as Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin) class of medicines.

Uses of Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve glycaemic control as an adjunct to diet and exercise
• alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• Improves HbA1c control
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• Weight-neutral option
• Can be used in combination therapy for Type 2 diabetes

How Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, 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 Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Sitanoon-50 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 Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Use with caution in kidney impairment (dose adjustment required); periodic renal function monitoring may be advised. Rare but serious: pancreatitis (seek care for severe persistent abdominal pain), severe joint pain, hypersensitivity reactions (rash, facial swelling, breathing difficulty), bullous pemphigoid. Risk of low blood sugar increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas. Inform doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis.

Do not take Sitanoon-50 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, gliclazide) may increase hypoglycaemia risk; digoxin (may increase digoxin levels—monitor); other antidiabetic agents as per physician; alcohol may worsen glycaemic control

How to store Sitanoon-50 mg Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 30°C), protected from moisture and direct light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Sitanoon-50 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:

RISEMARKER PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin)