Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Sitagliptin

Form: Tablet 50mg

Indication

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 100 mg once daily. Hepatic impairment Mild to moderate impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary Severe impairment: Not studied

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment CrCl >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 50 mg PO qDay CrCl <30 mL/min: 25 mg PO qDay ESRD: 25 mg PO qDay regardless of hemodialysis

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, and exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome can occur. Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic ketoacidosis.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Type 2 diabetes mellitus']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Headache', 'Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea', 'Upper respiratory tract infection', 'Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.