Sitared XR

Composition of Sitared XR

Sitared XR contains Sitagliptin (100mg) + Metformin (1000mg).

Uses of Sitared XR

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Sitared XR Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level
• your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes
• such as kidney damage
• eye damage
• nerve problems
• and loss of limbs
• is also lowered. Additionally
• proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly
• along with appropriate diet and exercise
• will help you live an everyday
• healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as prescribed because it protects your future health. In patients whose blood sugar is not controlled with metformin and another medicine
• this combination may be used along with medicines such as sulfonylureas
• insulin
• or pioglitazone to improve blood sugar control.

How Sitared XR works

Sitared XR Tablet is a combination of two medicines: sitagliptin and metformin. Sitagliptin helps your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitates effective use of insulin by the body, and reduces excess sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide that lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from the intestines, and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

How to take Sitared XR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sitared XR Tablet should be taken with or after food.

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

If you miss a dose of Sitared XR Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Sitared XR than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Sitared XR

Most side effects of Sitared XR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Sitared XR

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Sitared XR. Some combinations can change how Sitared XR works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Sitared XR

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

Expert advice for Sitared XR

Take Sitared XR Tablet with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower blood sugar levels. The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower than with other diabetes medicines. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, as Sitared XR Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA 2

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC