Sitagliptin/Metformin Zentiva
This medicine helps adults with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar by increasing insulin after meals and reducing sugar made by the body.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg / 1000 mg
Active Ingredient
Sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Zentiva, k.s.
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet, twice a day.
Method
Take with meals to lessen stomach upset.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood sugar
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Gas
- •Constipation
- •Headache
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Stuffy or runny nose and sore throat
- •Joint pain
- •Arm and leg pain
- •Swollen hands or feet
- •Loss of appetite
- •Metallic taste in mouth
- •Decreased or low vitamin B12 levels in blood
RARE
- •Drowsiness
- •Dry mouth
- •Itching
- •Dizziness
- •Decreased platelet count
- •Kidney problems (sometimes requiring dialysis)
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Interstitial lung disease (a serious lung condition)
- •Bullous pemphigoid (a type of blistering skin condition)
- •Hepatitis (liver disease)
- •Hives
- •Skin redness (rash)
Important Warnings
- Stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain that may spread to your back, with or without nausea and vomiting, as these could be signs of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
- If you develop symptoms of lactic acidosis (e.g., feeling cold or unwell, severe nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, unexplained weight loss, muscle cramps, or fast breathing), stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor or nearest hospital immediately, as lactic acidosis can lead to coma.
- If you have a severe allergic reaction (e.g., rash, hives, skin blistering/peeling, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat that may cause breathing or swallowing difficulties), stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Avoid excessive alcohol use while taking this medicine, as it can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
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- Do not take if you are allergic to sitagliptin, metformin, or any other ingredients in this medicine.