Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet
Product introduction
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or along with other diabetes medicines. It may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Therefore, you should use it as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit, and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. This medicine helps you to control your blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of taking this medicine is a headache. This is usually minor and improves with time. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it. It may also cause upper respiratory tract infections like a sore throat, cough, and cold. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests, such as kidney function and blood glucose levels, to check that the medicine is working properly.
Uses of Sitaliptin Tablet
Benefits of Sitaliptin Tablet
In Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a long-term condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not use it effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels. Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet helps manage this by increasing insulin release and decreasing sugar production in the liver. This improves overall blood sugar control and reduces diabetes-related complications.
Side effects of Sitaliptin Tablet
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 Sitaliptin
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Headache
How to use Sitaliptin Tablet
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. Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Sitaliptin Tablet works
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and post-meal sugar levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment and is not recommended for use in such patients.
However, Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment and is not recommended for use in such patients.
What if you forget to take Sitaliptin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sitaliptin 100mg 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
- Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pain or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrazine-derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Sitaliptin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
Concurrent use m
Your doctor may monitor blood pressure and adjust the dose, if required.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high b
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet.
Is Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet bad for your kidneys?
No, Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.
Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet?
Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet. In addition to the medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise, such as a brisk walk, is recommended.
Can my blood sugar levels go too low on Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet?
Yes, your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or take an overdose of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet?
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, and fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice, and glucose/Glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide on the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening, and immediate medical help may be required.
What if I miss a dose of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If, in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet at the same time.
Is Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long-term?
Yes, it is safe to take Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years, or even a lifetime, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control, but it does not cure your diabetes.
How long do I need to take Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet?
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet only helps to manage your blood sugar levels, but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control, as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.
What is the most important information I should know about Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet?
Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough; therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Sitaliptin 100mg Tablet. In addition to that, problems related to the kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.
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