Sitavia-M 50 mg+1000 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 18.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sitagliptin metformin hydrochloride
Company Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Sitavia m 50 mg tablet

Indications

  • Adjunct to diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Improves glycemic control in adults
  • Contains sitagliptin and metformin
  • Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Not studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis

Pharmacology

  • Combines two antihyperglycemic agents
  • Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor
  • Metformin HCl is a biguanide class member
  • Mechanism of action to regulate glucose homeostasis

Dosage & Administration

  • Film-coated tablet dosage instructions
  • Extended-release tablet dosing guidelines
  • Individualized dosing based on regimen and tolerability
  • Maximum recommended daily dose

Interactions

  • Cationic Drugs caution
  • Phenprocoumon interaction
  • Levothyroxine impact on hypoglycemic effect

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in renal disease or dysfunction
  • Avoid in metabolic acidosis
  • History of hypersensitivity reactions

Side Effects

  • Common adverse reactions
  • Hypoglycemia and headache reports
  • Nasopharyngitis and gastrointestinal effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Caution advised during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Lactic Acidosis risk factors
  • Monitoring for thyroid-stimulating hormone levels
  • Long-term effects on vitamin B12 levels
  • Renal and pancreatic function monitoring

Overdose Effects

  • Sitagliptin overdose management
  • Metformin hydrochloride overdose actions

Therapeutic Class

  • Combination Oral hypoglycemic preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C in a dry place
  • Away from light and out of reach of children
  • Dispensed only on prescription

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