Sitamax M 50/500 Tablet

Product Description

SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus, along with proper diet and exercise. It is a combination of Metformin and Sitagliptin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents.

Before taking SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have high blood cholesterol levels, severe systemic infections, or are severely dehydrated due to excessive vomiting or diarrhea recently. During therapy with SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET, your doctor might regularly monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. You may asked to make certain lifestyle changes, such as following a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, and quitting alcohol consumption, to achieve better results.

SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe, uncontrollable diabetes. It is also not suitable for use in patients with alcoholism, shock, or problems with breathing or blood circulation. Consult your doctor before taking SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET are low blood sugar levels, stomach upset, constipation, flatulence, metallic taste in the mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, and joint pain. Consult your doctor if they bother you.

USES OF SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET

• Used to manage type II diabetes mellitus

HOW SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET WORKS

SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET is an antidiabetic medicine. It contains two medicines, namely metformin and sitagliptin. Metformin makes the body more sensitive to insulin (a hormone involved in glucose metabolism). This helps our body cells utilize more of the circulating blood glucose. Additionally, it can stop glucose production by the liver and reduce its absorption in the body. Sitagliptin inhibits DPP-4 which leads to increased levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide(GIP), decreased levels of glucagon, and a stronger insulin response to glucose.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET, preferably after meals or as advised by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition
• Do not stop taking unless your doctor advises you to stop

SIDE EFFECTS OF SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET

Common side effects of SITAMAX M 50/500 TABLET:

• hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, and loss of appetite
• swelling of the hands and legs (edema)
• metallic taste
• drowsiness, dizziness
• dry mouth

Stop taking and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• serious allergic reaction (such as hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing or swallowing)
• severe blistering of the skin (signs of an allergic skin reaction called bullous pemphigoid)
• signs of pancreatitis (severe and persistent pain in the stomach areas that might reach through to your back with or without nausea and vomiting)
• signs of lactic acidosis (cold hands or feet, dizziness or lightheadedness, slow or irregular heartbeat, weakness or tiredness, unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, sleepiness or drowsiness, stomach pains, nausea or vomiting)