Sitagliptin 50 mg
SITARED
50 TABLET contains Sitagliptin, which belongs to the group of medicines
called Anti-diabetic drugs. SITARED 50 TABLET is used in adults to
manage type 2 diabetes alone or along with other anti-diabetic
medicines, diet, and exercise.
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in
which your body does not make enough insulin (a hormone that helps
control your blood sugar levels) or the insulin that is produced does
not work well. When this happens, glucose levels rise in the blood and
can lead to serious medical problems like heart or kidney disease and
blindness. It can show symptoms like increased thirst, urination, and
hunger, blurry vision, numbness in hands or feet or tiredness.
Before
taking SITARED 50 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any disease of
the pancreas, gallstones, alcohol dependence, very high levels of fat
in your blood, type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or any kidney or
heart problems. SITARED 50 TABLET is not recommended for use during
pregnancy and breastfeeding, therefore, consult your doctor before
taking it.
SITARED 50 TABLET is not recommended for use in
children and adolescents under 18 years of age. The most common side
effects of taking SITARED 50 TABLET are low blood sugar, headache, upper
respiratory infection, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat,
osteoarthritis, and arm or leg pain. Contact your doctor if any of the
symptoms worsen.