Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet

Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that combines sitagliptin 50 mg and metformin 500 mg in each 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. This tablet is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is usually used along with diet and exercise to support better glucose control.

How it works: Sitagliptin helps your body increase insulin release after meals and lowers the amount of sugar your liver sends into the blood. Metformin in this tablet reduces sugar production in the liver and helps your body use insulin better.

Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination that gives a moderate sitagliptin dose with a lower metformin dose in one tablet, which may suit adults who need both medicines together but do not require a higher metformin amount in each dose. Compared with stronger metformin-containing tablets, this strength may be easier to tolerate for some people because the metformin component is lower, but it is still a prescription-strength diabetes tablet chosen by a doctor based on blood sugar needs and kidney function.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving blood sugar control
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be part of a broader diabetes treatment plan

• Swallow the Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it with food to help reduce stomach upset from the metformin part.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly; do not change how often you take Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet on your own.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking your diabetes diet and exercise plan while using this tablet.

Each Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet contains sitagliptin 50 mg and metformin 500 mg. The doctor decides the dose and schedule, and this strength is often taken once or twice daily depending on the treatment plan and kidney function; the maximum daily amount depends on the patient’s needs and the other medicines being used. Do not take more tablets or change the schedule without medical advice.

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
• mild low blood sugar if used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because metformin and sitagliptin dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not use Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Limit alcohol, because heavy drinking can raise the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin.
• Watch for low blood sugar if this tablet is taken with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis, heart failure, or severe dehydration.
• Pause and call your clinician if you have vomiting, fever, severe diarrhea, or poor fluid intake, since dehydration can increase risk.
• Be careful when driving or using machines if you feel dizzy, weak, or have low blood sugar.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol can raise the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin.
• Iodinated contrast dye used in some imaging tests may require temporary stopping of metformin.
• Certain kidney-affecting medicines, including some diuretics or NSAIDs, may increase risk of side effects.
• Other diabetes medicines may need dose adjustment when added to Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet.

Store Zita Met 50 mg/500 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat and moisture, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.