Information about Sitagliptin-Metformin

Generic Name : Sitagliptin-Metformin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Sitagliptin-Metformin are provided here.

Pronunciation : SYE-ta-GLIP-tin - met-FOR-min

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Sitagliptin-Metformin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y52.6 Therapeutic Classification : Antihyperglycemics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Sitagliptin-Metformin

International :

Janumet

Why is Sitagliptin-Metformin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and biguanide combination, prescribed for type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise.

When should Sitagliptin-Metformin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma, kidney impairment, stroke or recent heart attack, type 1 diabetes, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Sitagliptin-Metformin?

Adult- PO- For Native Patients- The recommended starting dose is metformin 50 mg & sitagliptin/500 mg twice daily.
The starting dose in patients already treated with metformin should provide sitagliptin dosed as 50 mg twice daily (100 mg total daily dose) and the dose of metformin already being taken.

How should Sitagliptin-Metformin be taken?

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sitagliptin-Metformin?

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of vomiting, diarrhea, decrease in blood minerals, infection, fever, alcoholism, heart disease, lung disease, thyroid problems, gallstone, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Follow the diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.

It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of water.

Monitor kidney function, liver function, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Sitagliptin-Metformin?

Most Common- Diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, flatulence, and abdominal pain.
♦Musculoskeletal-Joint pain, muscle pain, pain in extremity and back pain.