Zita Met 20mg/1000mg Tablet 15

Zita Met 20mg/1000mg Tablet 15 is used for the following:

• Improving blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes

• Lowering blood glucose levels in individuals whose sugar levels remain high despite using metformin

• Enhancing insulin sensitivity in the liver, muscle, and adipose tissues

• Reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver

• Increasing glucose uptake and utilisation in peripheral tissues

• Decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose

• Consume the tablet orally with your evening meal.

• It's vital to swallow the tablet without crushing, chewing or dividing it.

• Do not exceed the recommended dose unless guided by your doctor.

• Avoid stopping this medicine abruptly; consult your doctor before discontinuing.

Zita Met 20mg/1000mg Tablet 15 is taken orally.

Zita Met 20mg/1000mg Tablet 15 contains two main active ingredients:

• Teneligliptin (20 mg): This is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It operates by decreasing the speed at which incretin hormones such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are made inactive. As these hormones remain active for a longer time, they stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin when glucose levels are high and reduce glucagon secretion, thereby lowering blood glucose levels.

• Metformin (1000 mg): This ingredient falls under the category of biguanides. It works by reducing the production of glucose in your liver (a process known as gluconeogenesis) and enhancing insulin sensitivity in various tissues, such as the liver, muscle, and adipose tissues. By doing so, metformin increases glucose uptake and utilisation in peripheral tissues and reduces intestinal glucose absorption.

• Store your Zita Met 20mg/1000mg Tablet 15 at room temperature, between 15 to 30°C.

• Keep the medicine in a dry, dark place, away from direct light and moisture.

• Always keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• Use the medicine before its expiry date.

• Maintain a balanced diet rich in fibre and low in simple sugars to effectively manage your blood glucose levels when taking Zita Met 20mg/1000mg Tablet 15.

• Regular physical activity, such as walking or cycling for at least 30 minutes daily, can enhance the effectiveness of this medication by improving insulin sensitivity.