Sit DC-M 500 Tablet

Sit DC-M 500 Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that combines sitagliptin and metformin in one tablet. Each Sit DC-M 500 Tablet contains sitagliptin 50 mg and metformin 500 mg, a combination used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor and biguanide drug classes. It is used along with diet and exercise, and it is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Sitagliptin helps your body release more insulin after meals and lowers the hormone that raises blood sugar. Metformin reduces the amount of sugar your liver makes and helps your body use insulin better, which is why the Sit DC-M 500 Tablet works best when taken regularly as a tablet.

Sit DC-M 500 Tablet is a mid-strength combination tablet, with metformin 500 mg plus sitagliptin 50 mg in each dose. Compared with lower strengths, it provides a stronger glucose-lowering effect, so it is usually chosen after a doctor has assessed blood sugar goals, kidney function, and how well lower-dose therapy is working. The tablet form is swallowed whole and is intended for regular use rather than for quick, immediate sugar correction.

• Type 2 diabetes
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Combination treatment when one medicine is not enough
• Long-term management of high blood sugar

• Swallow Sit DC-M 500 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually with a meal to reduce stomach upset from metformin.
• Try to take it at the same time each day so your blood sugar control stays steady.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use it to treat sudden high blood sugar symptoms; it is a maintenance medicine, not a rescue medicine.

Each Sit DC-M 500 Tablet provides sitagliptin 50 mg and metformin 500 mg. This strength may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on the prescribed plan, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the doctor based on your blood sugar and kidney function. Do not change the dose on your own, especially because this tablet contains a higher metformin dose than some starter tablets.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sitagliptin + Metformin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Gas or bloating
• Headache
• Upper respiratory symptoms
• Low blood sugar may be more likely if used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since metformin dosing depends on kidney function.
• Do not drink heavy alcohol while taking Sit DC-M 500 Tablet, because alcohol can raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis, heart failure, or liver disease.
• This tablet can cause low blood sugar when combined with insulin or medicines like sulfonylureas.
• Report severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, or infection, because these can affect kidney function and blood sugar.
• If you are scheduled for imaging with iodinated contrast, tell your doctor before taking metformin-containing medicines.
• This medicine is not for type 1 diabetes and is not used for diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can increase the risk of hypoglycemia
• Alcohol, which can raise the risk of metformin-related lactic acidosis
• Iodinated contrast dye used in some scans
• Certain medicines that affect kidney function or blood sugar, including some diuretics and steroids

Store Sit DC-M 500 Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.