SITAGLU MET 50/ 850 MG 28S TAB
Indications & Dosage
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Indicated for type 2 diabetes in adults (≥ 18 yrs), as an adjunct to diet, exercise, and other oral antidiabetic drugs when glycemic control is inadequate
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Typical dosage:
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Once daily or twice daily, depending on clinical response and tolerance (e-pharmabook suggests starting at one tablet once or twice a day, with dose adjustment as needed)
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Tablets should be swallowed whole, taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects
⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions
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Common adverse effects: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, headache, dry mouth, back pain
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Rare but serious risks: lactic acidosis (especially in renal/hepatic impairment), hypoglycemia (when combined with sulfonylureas/insulin), allergic reactions, joint pain, heart rhythm issues, Stevens–Johnson syndrome HIL
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Contraindications include: type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe renal/hepatic disease, cardiac/respiratory failure, alcoholism, dehydration, hypersensitivity to components