Sitagliptin Aspire
Sitagliptin Aspire helps lower high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes by boosting insulin after meals and reducing the body's sugar production.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate
Manufacturer
Aspire Pharma (Malta) Limited
How to Use
Dosage
One 100 mg tablet.
Method
Take by mouth once daily, with or without food. Do not chew or crush.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one 100 mg tablet. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose if you have kidney problems.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood sugar
- •Nausea
- •Bloating
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach discomfort
- •Constipation
- •Swelling in hands or legs
- •Common cold or flu-like symptoms (e.g., stuffy nose, sore throat)
- •Headache
- •Pain in arms or legs
RARE
- •Stomach pain (not severe)
- •Diarrhea
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry mouth
- •Dizziness
- •Itching
- •Low number of blood platelets
- •Kidney problems (sometimes needing dialysis)
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Lung disease
- •Skin blisters or peeling
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sitagliptin or any other ingredients.
- Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you get severe, constant stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, as this could be a sign of pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas).
- If you get a serious allergic reaction (like a rash, hives, swollen face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble breathing), stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately.
- If you develop skin blisters or peeling, tell your doctor. They might ask you to stop this medicine.
- This medicine is not for children or adolescents under 18 years old.
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- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreas problems (like pancreatitis), gallstones, heavy alcohol use, very high triglyceride levels, type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or kidney problems.
- If you take this medicine with certain other diabetes drugs (sulfonylurea or insulin), your blood sugar might drop too low (hypoglycemia). Your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
- While this medicine usually doesn't affect driving, some people might feel dizzy or drowsy, or have low blood sugar, which could affect your ability to drive or use machines safely. Be careful.