Sitazid 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 260.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sitagliptin |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Monotherapy and Combination Therapy
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
- Improves glycemic control
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Adults
Pharmacology
- DPP-4 inhibitor
- Incretin hormones
- GLP-1
- GIP
- Insulin synthesis
- Glucagon secretion
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose: 50mg twice a day or 100mg once daily
- Can be taken with or without food
Interaction
- Effects on other Drugs
- Pharmacokinetics alteration
- No dose adjustment required for Digoxin
Contraindications
- History of serious hypersensitivity reaction
Side Effects
- Common adverse reactions: headache, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis
- Hypoglycemia risk with specific treatments
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Caution during lactation
- Excretion in milk of lactating rats
Precautions & Warnings
- Prompt discontinuation for suspected pancreatitis
- Dosage adjustment for renal insufficiency
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Use with medications known to cause Hypoglycemia
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric Use not established
- Geriatric Use considerations
- Dosage adjustment for renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Limited experience with high doses
- Supportive measures in case of overdose
- Dialyzable nature of the drug
Therapeutic Class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Dry place away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Dispensed on prescription only