Sitaday M 500 Tablet

Sitaday M 500 Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains sitagliptin and metformin in each tablet, with Sitaday M 500 Tablet providing the labeled strength of these two ingredients in one oral tablet. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor plus biguanide class and is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. This combination works in two ways: sitagliptin helps your body release insulin when blood sugar is high, and metformin helps lower the amount of sugar made by the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.

How it works: In this tablet, sitagliptin blocks the DPP-4 enzyme so natural gut hormones stay active longer, which helps the pancreas release more insulin after meals and lowers glucagon. Metformin reduces sugar production by the liver and helps the body use insulin better, so the Sitaday M 500 Tablet lowers blood sugar from two different angles.

Sitaday M 500 Tablet is the specific tablet strength your doctor may choose when a fixed-dose sitagliptin plus metformin option is appropriate for ongoing type 2 diabetes treatment. Compared with lower-strength combinations, this tablet delivers the labeled metformin amount per tablet, so it may be selected when a clinician wants that exact dose rather than a smaller one. Because metformin can cause stomach-related side effects, this strength is usually best for people who have already been assessed by a doctor and can tolerate metformin-containing therapy.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Add-on treatment when diet and exercise are not enough
• Combination therapy for adults who need sitagliptin plus metformin
• Helps lower fasting and after-meal glucose
• May be used as part of a long-term diabetes plan

• Swallow Sitaday M 500 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it with meals to reduce stomach upset from the metformin component.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and at the same time each day if your doctor recommends a regular schedule.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; ask your prescriber or pharmacist what to do.
• Keep following your diabetes meal plan, activity plan, and home glucose checks while using this tablet.

Sitaday M 500 Tablet provides the labeled combination strength in each tablet, so each dose contains sitagliptin plus 500 mg of metformin as marked on the pack. It is often taken once or twice daily depending on the prescriber’s plan, and the maximum daily amount depends on your kidney function, previous diabetes medicines, and how well you tolerate metformin. Your doctor decides the exact dose and frequency; do not change this higher-strength combination on your own.

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 or abdominal discomfort
• Gas or bloating
• Headache
• Upper respiratory symptoms like a runny nose or sore throat
• Low appetite

• This is a fixed-dose combination tablet, so it may not be the right choice for people who need a smaller metformin dose or who are just starting metformin.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because metformin-containing tablets may need to be avoided or adjusted.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol raises the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin.
• Use caution if you have a history of pancreatitis, heart failure, liver disease, or dehydration.
• Low blood sugar is more likely if Sitaday M 500 Tablet is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea, so monitor for sweating, shaking, and dizziness.
• Tell your clinician about any surgery, severe infection, vomiting, diarrhea, or contrast dye studies, because metformin may need to be held temporarily.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or if your blood sugar is low.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can increase the risk of hypoglycemia
• Alcohol, which can increase the risk of metformin-related side effects
• Iodinated contrast dye used in some imaging tests
• Medicines that affect kidney function or fluid status, such as certain diuretics or NSAIDs
• Other diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar further

Store Sitaday M 500 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.