Sitagliptin Krka
Sitagliptin Krka is a medicine that helps lower high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin after meals and reducing sugar production.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
One 100 mg tablet.
Method
Take once daily by mouth, with or without food.
Important
The typical maximum daily dose is 100 mg once daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood sugar
- •Nausea
- •Flatulence
- •Vomiting
- •General stomach upset or discomfort
- •Constipation
- •Swelling of hands or legs
- •Common cold
- •Headache
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Stuffy or runny nose and sore throat
- •Osteoarthritis (joint wear and tear)
- •Arm or leg pain
- •Influenza (flu)
RARE
- •Abdominal pain (sharp pain in the stomach area)
- •Diarrhea
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry mouth
- •Dizziness
- •Itching
- •Reduced platelet count (cells that help blood clot)
- •Kidney problems (sometimes requiring dialysis)
- •Joint pain (general)
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Interstitial lung disease (a type of lung condition)
- •Bullous pemphigoid (blisters on the skin)
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), gallstones, alcoholism, or very high triglycerides, as these can increase the risk of pancreatitis.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, with or without nausea and vomiting, as these could be signs of pancreatitis.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop a severe allergic reaction, such as a rash, hives, skin blisters, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
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- Be careful when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Using this medicine with certain other diabetes medicines can cause low blood sugar, which might affect your ability to drive or use machines safely.