Istamet D -IR Tablet
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Product introduction
Istamet D -IR Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilization of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
Istamet D -IR Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor, so don’t stop taking it without asking them. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase your risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only a part of the treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat, and upper respiratory tract infection. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.
Before taking Istamet D -IR Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine, as this may increase the risk of some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Uses of Istamet D Tablet IR
Benefits of Istamet D Tablet IR
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Istamet D -IR Tablet is a medicine that helps control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from the body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes, as this reduces the risk of serious complications, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. This medicine will reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Taking Istamet D -IR Tablet regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for a healthy future.
Taking Istamet D -IR Tablet regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for a healthy future.
Side effects of Istamet D Tablet IR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Istamet D
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Polyuria
- Genital fungal infection
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Urinary tract infection
- Headache
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Cough
How to use Istamet D Tablet IR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Istamet D -IR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Istamet D Tablet IR works
Istamet D -IR Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Metformin decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. Metformin also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Sitagliptin helps control blood sugar levels by increasing substances (incretins) in the body that make the pancreas release more insulin. It also signals the liver to stop producing sugar (glucose) when there is too much sugar in the blood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Istamet D -IR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Istamet D -IR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Istamet D -IR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Istamet D -IR Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Istamet D -IR Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Istamet D -IR Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Istamet D Tablet IR?
If you miss a dose of Istamet D -IR Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when Istamet D -IR Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
- If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.
- Lifestyle changes, like low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink, may help this medicine work better.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
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- Dapagliflozin [Prescribing Information]. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; 2020. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:
- Sitagliptin/metformin HCL [Prescribing Information]. Darmstadt, Germany: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; 2012. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: April, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Istamet D -IR Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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