Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR

Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR is a prescription diabetes medicine that combines sitagliptin and metformin in one extended-release tablet. Each Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR contains sitagliptin 1000 mg as labeled with metformin SR in the fixed-dose tablet strength supplied by the manufacturer, La Renon Healthcare. It belongs to the antidiabetic medicine class and is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Sitagliptin helps the body release more insulin after meals and lowers the amount of sugar the liver makes, while metformin reduces sugar production in the liver and helps the body use insulin better. In this tablet form, the sustained-release design helps the medicine come out gradually over time for steadier blood sugar control.

Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR is a higher-strength, doctor-selected tablet form, so it is meant for people whose treatment plan needs this exact strength rather than a lower-dose start. Compared with lower-strength Sitahenz-M options, this tablet is chosen when a prescriber wants a stronger once-daily style of blood sugar support in a controlled, sustained-release format. Because it is an SR tablet, it is designed to release medicine gradually instead of acting like a quick-release tablet.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Add-on therapy when one medicine is not enough
• May be used with other diabetes medicines as prescribed

• Swallow the Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it exactly at the time your doctor prescribes, often once daily with food or after a meal to reduce stomach upset.
• If your dose includes more than one tablet, follow the exact schedule given by your prescriber rather than changing it yourself.
• Take it consistently each day to help keep blood sugar levels stable.
• Do not take an extra tablet to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so.

Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR provides the labeled fixed dose per tablet of sitagliptin plus metformin SR, and it is a stronger tablet than lower-dose options. Depending on your blood sugar readings and tolerance, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in another scheduled pattern, but the exact maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber and should not be changed on your own. Never exceed the dose your doctor has prescribed, because higher doses can raise the risk of side effects, especially stomach upset and lactic acidosis risk from metformin in susceptible patients.

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
• Loss of appetite
• Gas or bloating
• Headache
• Low blood sugar when used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• This higher-strength Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR should be used only under a doctor’s supervision, especially if you are new to treatment or sensitive to metformin.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because it can increase the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of pancreatitis before starting this tablet.
• Do not use it to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery if you develop low blood sugar, dizziness, or blurred vision.
• Let your prescriber know about all medicines and supplements you use, including insulin and diabetes pills that can lower blood sugar further.
• If you are having surgery, contrast dye imaging, or severe vomiting/diarrhea, ask your doctor whether the tablet should be paused.

• Alcohol
• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can increase low blood sugar risk
• Iodinated contrast dye used in some imaging tests
• Certain medicines that affect kidney function or blood sugar control

Store Sitahenz-M 1000 Tablet SR in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.