Sitason- M 50/500MG Tab

Composition

Sitagliptin 50 mg + Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg (tablet)

Uses of Sitason- M 50/500MG Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve blood glucose control in adults when diet and exercise alone or single-drug therapy is inadequate

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves insulin sensitivity and reduces liver glucose output
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when not combined with insulin/secretagogues
• •Convenient combination therapy to improve glycaemic control

How it works

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin hormones (GLP-1, GIP), leading to increased glucose-dependent insulin release and reduced glucagon levels. Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production and improves peripheral insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Usually taken with meals to reduce stomach upset (commonly twice daily). Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew unless advised. Follow diet, exercise and regular blood sugar monitoring as recommended by your doctor.

Side effects

Common side effects of Sitason- M 50/500MG Tab may include:

• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •stomach upset
• •abdominal pain