Zita Pio Met 500 Tab 10S

Composition

Sitagliptin 100 mg + Pioglitazone 15 mg + Metformin 500 mg (as Metformin Hydrochloride)

Uses of Zita Pio Met 500 Tab 10S

Type 2 diabetes mellitus—adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults when single/dual therapy is inadequate.

• •improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
• •reduces fasting and post-meal glucose
• •enhances insulin sensitivity
• •supports HbA1c reduction
• •helps when dual therapy is insufficient

How it works

Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves peripheral insulin sensitivity. Sitagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor) increases incretin levels, enhancing glucose-dependent insulin release and reducing glucagon. Pioglitazone (a thiazolidinedione) improves insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose tissue.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually with meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew. Regularly monitor blood glucose/HbA1c as advised.

Side effects

Common side effects of Zita Pio Met 500 Tab 10S may include:

• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal discomfort
• •headache
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