SITAGLIPTIN

Overview

SITAGLIPTIN is a Schedule H drug.
Sitagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.Sitagliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sitagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.Sitagliptin is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Usage

SITAGLIPTIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
SITAGLIPTIN can address symptoms like: Frequent Urination, Increased Thirst, Erectile Dysfunction, Armpits Scales On Skin, Feet Tingling, Fatigue (tiredness)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You should not use sitagliptin if you are allergic to it, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
• You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions.Do not take two doses at one time.Sitagliptin helps to control high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
• Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
• Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. These could be symptoms of pancreatitis.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe joint pain.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SITAGLIPTIN over-dosage can result in: Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Blurred Vision, Slurred Speech, Weakness (generalized), Confusion, Abdomen Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Anxiety, Depression, Irregular Heartbeat, Night Terrors, Seizure, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Chills, Confusion, Pale Skin, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Slurred Speech, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Pain, Cough, Fever, Loss Of Voice, Throat Soreness, Sneezing, Runny Nose

Serious Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Muscle Pain, Hypoglycemia, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Ankles Swelling, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

SITAGLIPTIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

SITAGLIPTIN can interfere with: Pancreatitis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

SITAGLIPTIN is categorized as: DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE 4 INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SITAGLIPTIN as Ingredient

ISTAMET 50/1000 TAB	METFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ISTAMET 50/500 TAB	METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ISTAMET 50MG/1000MG TAB	METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ISTAMET 50MG/500MG TAB	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ISTAMET CP 100MG/1000MG TAB XR	METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100.0 MG
ISTAMET TAB	METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ISTAMET XR CP TAB	METFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG
ISTAVEL 100MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG
ISTAVEL 25MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 25.0 MG
ISTAVEL 50MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
JANUMET 50/1000MG TAB	METFORMIN 1000 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
JANUMET 50/500MG TAB	METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
JANUMET 50MG/1000MG TAB	METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
JANUMET 50MG/500MG TAB	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
JANUMET CP 100MG/1000MG TAB XR	METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 100.0 MG
JANUVIA 100MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG
JANUVIA 25 MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 25 MG
JANUVIA 25MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 25.0 MG
JANUVIA 50MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ZITA 100MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 100 MG
ZITA 50MG TAB	SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ZITA MET 50/500 TAB	METFORMIN 500 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ZITA MET TAB 50MG/1000MG	METFORMIN 1000.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ZITA MET TAB 50MG/500MG	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, SITAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG