Sitagliptin Phosphate Tablets IP

Key Benefits
- Helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
- Supports better blood glucose management alongside diet and exercise
- Helps improve blood sugar levels after meals
- Supports glucose-dependent insulin release
- Helps reduce excessive glucagon activity
- Can be used alone or with other anti-diabetic medicines when prescribed
How It Works
Sitagliptin belongs to a class of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors. It increases the activity of incretin hormones, which helps the pancreas release insulin when blood glucose levels are elevated. It also reduces the release of glucagon, a hormone that can increase blood sugar levels. These combined effects help improve both fasting and post-meal blood glucose control.
How to Use
- Take Sitagliptin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- It can generally be taken with or without food.
- Continue following a healthy diet and regular exercise routine.
- If used with other diabetes medicines, take them only as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly as advised by your doctor.
- Do not change the dose or stop treatment without consulting your healthcare professional.
Important Information
Common side effects may include headache, nasopharyngitis, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, cough, and conjunctivitis. Low blood sugar may occur, particularly when Sitagliptin is used together with insulin or other medicines that can cause hypoglycemia.
Rarely, serious pancreatic inflammation (pancreatitis) may occur. Inform your doctor promptly if you develop persistent or severe abdominal pain, especially if it is accompanied by vomiting. Seek medical attention for severe or unusual symptoms. Sitagliptin should be used under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.