Sitaliptin 50 Tablet

Sitaliptin 50 Tablet is an oral diabetes medicine that contains sitagliptin 50 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class and is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Sitaliptin 50 Tablet is not insulin and is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is usually used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other diabetes medicines.

How it works: Sitagliptin helps the body release more insulin after meals and lowers the amount of sugar the liver makes when blood glucose is high. In Sitaliptin 50 Tablet form, the medicine is taken by mouth and works throughout the day to help smooth blood sugar levels.

This Sitaliptin 50 Tablet provides sitagliptin 50 mg per tablet, which is a commonly used maintenance strength rather than a lower starter strength. It may be chosen for people who have already been assessed by a clinician and need a tablet that fits their prescribed dose, including those with kidney-related dose adjustments. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed whole and does not work like rapid-acting insulin; its effect is gradual and depends on regular daily use.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving blood sugar control
• Add-on therapy with metformin or other diabetes medicines
• Treatment plan support with diet and exercise

• Swallow the Sitaliptin 50 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You can take this tablet with or without food.
• Follow the exact dose your prescriber recommends; do not take extra tablets to make up for missed blood sugar control.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep following your meal plan, activity plan, and blood sugar checks while using this tablet.

Each Sitaliptin 50 Tablet contains sitagliptin 50 mg. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact schedule and whether 50 mg is the right daily dose depends on your doctor’s assessment, especially kidney function and other diabetes medicines you take. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount.

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

Common side effects of Sitagliptin may include:

• Stuffy or runny nose
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Upper respiratory symptoms
• Upset stomach or diarrhea
• Mild joint pain

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because dose selection for Sitaliptin 50 Tablet depends on kidney function.
• This medicine is for type 2 diabetes only and should not be used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• If you take it with insulin or a sulfonylurea, your risk of low blood sugar may be higher.
• Alcohol can affect blood sugar, so ask your clinician how much, if any, is safe for you.
• Report a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, or severe stomach pain before starting.
• Do not use this tablet if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to sitagliptin.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell from low blood sugar, be careful driving or operating machinery.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glipizide
• Other diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar
• Certain strong medicines that may affect sitagliptin levels, such as digoxin in some patients
• Alcohol, which can make blood sugar harder to predict

Store Sitaliptin 50 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.