Sitaglip
Sitaglip (Sitagliptin + Metformin HCl) tablet is used along with diet and exercise and sometimes with other medications to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances that lower blood sugar when it is high. Sitagliptin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes.
Uses: As it controls blood sugar levels, so it lessens your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and sexual function problems.
Package Contains: It contains 10 tablets and is available as 50/500mg.
Composition:
Each film coated tablet contains:
Sitagliptin (as Phosphate Monohydrate) 50 mg.
Metformin HCl 500 mg.
(Rasco’s Specs.)
Dosage: As directed by the physician it can be taken once a day with or without food. See package insert for full prescribing information.
Precautions: Use with caution having Asthma, Anemia, Kidney disease, Liver disease, Pancreatitis, Gallstones.
Side effects:
- stuffed or runny nose
- sore throat
- headache
- diarrhea
- nausea
Instructions:
Store at room temperature(15-30oC).
Protect from heat, light, and moisture.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
To be sold on prescription of registered medical practitioner only.
See insert for detailed information.
Links:
Manufactured by: Rasco Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd
Marketed by: Cell Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
http://www.cell-laboratories.com
You can buy from:
It’s not available online right now but you can get it on any pharmacist store near your location easily.
By: Muhammad Usama Iftikhar