Sitagliptin Tablets
Sitagliptin tablets for type 2 diabetes. They belong to a class that boosts insulin release only when blood sugar is high.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Sitagliptin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
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Sitagliptin Tablets details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Januvia
- Therapeutic class
- Drugs used in diabetes
- Pharmacological class
- Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to sitagliptin or any excipients
- Moderate side effects
- arthralgia; constipation; dizziness; peripheral oedema
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited
- Storage instructions
- This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
- Drug interactions
- sulphonylureas; insulin; digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.
Precautions and warnings
should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis; risk of acute pancreatitis; discontinue if pancreatitis is suspected; dose reduction in moderate to severe renal impairment; caution in patients with a history of pancreatitis; risk of hypoglycaemia when used with sulphonylurea or insulin
Minor side effects
headache; nasopharyngitis; upper respiratory tract infection; hypoglycaemia; nausea
Serious side effects
acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Sitagliptin tablets for type 2 diabetes. They belong to a class that boosts insulin release only when blood sugar is high.
Mechanism of action
Sitagliptin belongs to a class of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels of natural substances called incretins, which help the body produce more insulin when blood sugar is high and reduce the amount of sugar made by the liver. This helps to control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Sitagliptin is used when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient to control blood glucose.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. No adequate data from use in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Sitagliptin Tablets is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Sitagliptin.
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