Sitawick Met 100 Tablet

Description

Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Helps control high blood glucose levels
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines as prescribed

Benefits

• Helps lower blood sugar levels
• Improves blood glucose control after meals
• Supports better long-term diabetes management
• Can be used alongside diet and exercise

How It Works

Sitagliptin belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class. It increases the activity of incretin hormones, which helps the pancreas release more insulin when blood sugar is elevated and reduces the amount of glucose released by the liver.

Dosage & How to Use

Take Sitawick Met 100 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• It can generally be taken with or without food.
• Take it at the same time each day.
• Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Important: Sitagliptin dosage may need adjustment in people with reduced kidney function.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Headache
• Upper respiratory tract symptoms
• Nasal congestion or sore throat
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort

Rare but serious reactions include pancreatitis, severe allergic reactions, and significant joint pain. Seek medical attention for severe abdominal pain, facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or persistent severe joint pain.

Precautions

Inform your doctor if you have:

• Kidney disease
• Pancreatitis or a history of pancreatitis
• Gallstones
• Heart failure
• Any allergy to Sitagliptin

If Sitagliptin is taken with insulin or sulfonylureas, the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may increase.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor if you take other medicines for diabetes, particularly:

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas
• Other DPP-4 inhibitors
• Certain medicines affecting kidney function