Sitagliptin Grindeks
Sitagliptin Grindeks helps lower high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin and reducing the amount of sugar the body makes.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Grindeks AS
How to Use
Dosage
One 100 mg tablet once a day. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose (25 mg or 50 mg) if you have kidney problems.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth, with or without food.
Important
The maximum dose is one 100 mg tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •low blood sugar
- •nausea
- •flatulence
- •vomiting
- •stomach discomfort
- •constipation
- •swelling of hands or feet
- •common cold
- •headache
- •upper respiratory infection
- •stuffy or runny nose
- •sore throat
- •osteoarthritis
- •pain in arms or legs
RARE
- •diarrhea
- •drowsiness
- •abdominal pain
- •dry mouth
- •dizziness
- •itching
- •reduced number of blood platelets
- •kidney problems (sometimes needing dialysis)
- •joint pain
- •muscle pain
- •back pain
- •lung disease
- •skin blisters
Important Warnings
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you have severe and persistent stomach pain that may spread to your back, with or without nausea and vomiting. These could be signs of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
- If you get a severe allergic reaction like rash, hives, skin blisters, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away.
- If you notice blisters on your skin, contact your doctor. This could be a sign of a serious skin condition.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had pancreatitis, gallstones, high levels of fats in your blood, type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney problems, or an allergic reaction to this medicine.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in moderately severe renal impairment. (updated 10.6.2024)