? What is Sitagliptin 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets and What Is It Used For

Sitagliptin helps increase the levels of insulin produced by the body after meals and reduces the amount of sugar produced by the body.
Your doctor has prescribed this medication to help lower blood sugar levels that are too high due to Type 2 diabetes.
This medication can be used alone or in combination with other medications (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or thiazolidinediones) to lower blood sugar, which you may already be taking for your diabetes along with your meal and exercise plan.

? Do Not Use Sitagliptin If

• You are allergic to sitagliptin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

⚠ Warnings and Precautions

• Cases of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) have been reported in patients.
• If you experience skin ulcers, this may be a sign of a condition called bullous pemphigoid. Your doctor may ask you to stop using it.
• Inform your doctor if you have or have had:
  • Pancreatic disease (such as pancreatitis).
  • Gallstones, alcohol addiction, or very high levels of triglycerides in the blood.
  • Type 1 diabetes.
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetes complication with high blood sugar, rapid weight loss, nausea, or vomiting).
  • Any kidney problems in the past or present.
  • Allergic reactions.

? Possible Side Effects

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
  • Throat tightness or swelling in the eyes, face, lips, or tongue.
  • Fainting or difficulty breathing.
  • Hives or itching on the face or body.

? Other Medicines and Sitagliptin

• Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or may be taking any other medicines.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking digoxin (a medication used to treat heart arrhythmias and other heart issues). Your digoxin blood levels may need to be checked if you are taking it.

? How to Use Sitagliptin

• The usual recommended dose is:
  • One 100 mg film-coated tablet once a day orally.
• If you have kidney problems, your doctor may prescribe lower doses (such as 25 mg or 50 mg).
• You can take this medication with or without food and drink.

? How to Store Sitagliptin

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging and box after "EXP."
• The expiry date refers to the last day of the same month.
• This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.