Sitagliptin Viatris
Sitagliptin Viatris helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin production and reducing sugar formation.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
One 100 mg tablet.
Method
Once daily by mouth, with or without food.
Important
A maximum of one 100 mg tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood sugar
- •Nausea
- •Flatulence
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach pain
- •Constipation
- •Common cold
- •Headache
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Stuffy or runny nose and sore throat
- •Osteoarthritis
- •Arm and leg pain
- •Swollen hands or legs
RARE
- •Diarrhea
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry mouth
- •Dizziness
- •Itching
- •Reduced platelet count
- •Kidney problems (some requiring dialysis)
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Lung disease (interstitial lung disease)
- •Skin blisters (bullous pemphigoid)
- •Severe allergic reaction (rash, hives, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sitagliptin or any of its ingredients.
- Pancreatitis has been reported with Sitagliptin Viatris. If you experience severe and persistent stomach pain, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you develop skin blisters, contact your doctor. This could be a sign of a skin condition.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have or have had pancreas problems, gallstones, alcohol dependence, high triglyceride levels, type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or kidney disease.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.