Sitanux M 1000 Tablet is primarily prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder characterised by the body's ineffective use of insulin. This medicine is a combination of oral hypoglycaemics, which are medications aimed at lowering blood glucose levels.
Sitanux M 1000 Tablet is used for managing the following conditions:
• Control of high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
• Reducing the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Avoid breaking, crushing, or chewing the tablet.
• Take at the same time each day for consistent blood glucose control.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose without consulting your doctor.
• Consult your doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Sitanux M 1000 Tablet is taken orally.
The side effects of Sitanux M 1000 Tablet include:
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Low blood sugar
Sitanux M 1000 Tablet consists of two pharmacologically active components:
• Metformin (1000 mg): Reduces hepatic glucose production and enhances insulin sensitivity, thereby facilitating efficient glucose uptake and utilisation by peripheral tissues.
• Sitagliptin (50 mg): Increases incretin hormone levels, which in turn stimulates insulin secretion postprandially, thus aiding in the regulation of blood glucose levels.
Exercise caution and consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Discuss with your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.
Alcohol may interfere with the efficacy of the medicine, potentially leading to hypoglycaemia or lactic acidosis. Consult your doctor for advice.
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with liver problems.
Patients with kidney disorders should consult their doctor before starting this medication, as it may exacerbate the condition. It is contraindicated in patients with severely reduced kidney function.
May cause dizziness; operate machinery or drive cautiously.
Do not take if allergic to sitagliptin, metformin, or any other tablet components.
Not recommended for individuals under 18 years of age.
Should be taken under medical supervision due to potential heightened sensitivity to side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions
• Diuretics: May increase the risk of hypoglycaemia.
• Beta-blockers: May obscure the symptoms of low blood sugar.
• Corticosteroids: May elevate blood glucose levels, impacting the effectiveness of the medicine.
Drug-Disease Interactions
• Heart failure: Increased risk of hospitalisation; should be used under stringent medical supervision.
Daily Dosage
• Take Sitanux M 1000 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage will be tailored based on the severity of your condition and your response to the medication.
Missed Dose
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed one.
Overdose
• Overdose symptoms may include severe nausea, dizziness, or vomiting. Immediate medical attention is advised.
• Store the medicine away from excess heat and moisture.
• Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Please keep it in the original packaging to protect it from light.
• Follow a balanced diet that is low in sugars and high in fibre.
• Incorporate regular physical activity, such as brisk walking or cycling, for at least 30 minutes daily to support the management of blood glucose levels.
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