Sitagliptin /Metformin 50/500 And 50/ 850 And 50/ 1000 Sun Pharma 50/500 mg ;50/ 850 mg; 50/ 1000 mg FC Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes control.
Dosage (summary)
Generally, 50 mg sitagliptin/500-1000 mg metformin, twice daily with meals.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
- Paediatric population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Iodinated contrast media
- Sulphonylureas
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Renal disease
- Acidosis
- Hepatic impairment
- Breastfeeding
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Hypoglycaemia
- Somnolence
Counselling Points
- Monitor renal function regularly.
- Report symptoms of pancreatitis.
- Avoid excessive alcohol intake.
Serious warnings
- Risk of lactic acidosis
- Pancreatitis
- Hypersensitivity reactions
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