Sitagliptin Viatris
Sitagliptin Viatris helps adults with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
100 mg film-coated tablet
Method
Take one tablet by mouth once a day, with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 100 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •low blood sugar
- •nausea
- •flatulence
- •vomiting
- •constipation
- •headache
- •upper respiratory tract infection
- •stuffy or runny nose and sore throat
- •osteoarthritis
- •arm or leg pain
- •flu
- •swollen hands and legs
RARE
- •abdominal pain
- •diarrhea
- •drowsiness
- •dizziness
- •itching
- •dry mouth
- •decreased number of platelets
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to sitagliptin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you get severe, lasting stomach pain, with or without nausea and vomiting, as these can be signs of pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas).
- Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you experience a serious allergic reaction like rash, hives, skin peeling, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which may cause breathing or swallowing problems.
- If you get blisters on your skin, tell your doctor, as this could be a sign of a condition called bullous pemphigoid.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
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- Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.