TREVIA 50MG TAB 28s

• Trevia® is the brand name of sitagliptin (sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate), a DPP‑4 inhibitor used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults by improving insulin response and decreasing glucose production in the liver 

 Uses & Indications

• Used alongside diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.

• Available for:

  • Monotherapy

  • Dual therapy (in combination with metformin or sulfonylureas)

  • Triple therapy (with metformin and a sulfonylurea or thiazolidinedione)

  • In some cases, combined with insulin under physician supervision 

 Dosage & Administration

• Strength: Sitagliptin 50 mg per film-coated tablet.

• Typical dosage: One tablet daily, though some manufacturers suggest up to twice daily infrequently.

  • Usual dose range: 50 mg once daily, with max 100 mg/day depending on health conditions (e.g. kidney function) 

• Take at same time each day, with or without food, and swallow whole with water.

 Side Effects & Precautions

Common side effects:

• Nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort

• Upper respiratory infections, headache, diarrhea