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About Sitaday 50 Tablet 15

Sitaday 50 Tablet is used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults when diet and exercise alone are not enough. It is a single-ingredient antidiabetic medicine containing sitagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor).

It helps control blood sugar levels, especially after meals. Take it in the dose, frequency and duration prescribed by your doctor. Continue it even when you feel well, alongside your diet and exercise plan.

Follow a balanced diet with controlled portions of rice, roti and sweets, stay physically active and check your blood sugar regularly as advised by your doctor.

Before starting, tell your doctor if you have liver problems, pancreas problems or a history of pancreatitis, and about all other medicines, supplements or herbal products you take. Report persistent stomach pain, joint pain, or signs of low blood sugar such as shakiness or sweating. Ask your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Follow the prescribed dose, frequency and duration, report persistent or serious side effects, and do not stop the medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Sitaday 50 Tablet 15 used for?

Sitaday 50 Tablet 15 is used to manage high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when diet, exercise, and single medicinal therapy are inadequate.

How does Sitaday 50 Tablet 15 work?

Sitaday 50 Tablet 15 contains sitagliptin, which works by regulating insulin levels and controlling high blood sugar.

Can I take Sitaday 50 Tablet 15 with other antidiabetic medicines?

Yes, Sitaday 50 Tablet 15 can be taken with other antidiabetic medications, such as metformin and sulfonylureas, but always consult your doctor first.

Are there any side effects of taking Sitaday 50 Tablet 15?

Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, headaches, and hypoglycaemia.

How should I take Sitaday 50 Tablet 15?

Take Sitaday 50 Tablet 15 orally as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day.

What precautions should I take while using Sitaday 50 Tablet 15?

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had pancreatitis, gallstones, kidney disease, heart disease, or high triglyceride levels before starting this medicine.

Can I drink alcohol while on Sitaday 50 Tablet 15?

Alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycaemia, especially if you are already taking other antidiabetic medicines. It is advisable to avoid consuming alcohol while on Sitaday 50 Tablet 15.

References

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2023, Oct). Zituvio (sitagliptin) tablets label. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/211566s000lbl.pdf
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022, Jun). Januvia (sitagliptin) tablets label. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2022/021995s050lbl.pdf
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2006, Oct 16). Drug Approval Package - Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate) tablets. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2006/021995s000TOC.cfm
AHFS Patient Medication Information [Internet]. (2024, Feb 15). Sitagliptin – MedlinePlus Drug Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a606023.html
National Center for Biotechnology Information (2024). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 4369359, Sitagliptin. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sitagliptin
Scott L. J. (2017). Sitagliptin: A Review in Type 2 Diabetes. Drugs, 77(2), 209–224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40265-016-0686-9
Gallwitz B. (2007). Review of sitagliptin phosphate: a novel treatment for type 2 diabetes. Vascular health and risk management, 3(2), 203–210. https://doi.org/10.2147/vhrm.2007.3.2.203

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