Sitaglo 100 Tablet

Product Highlights

✔️ Helps control blood sugar levels effectively
✔️ Reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications
✔️ Increases insulin production and efficiency
✔️ Supports better post-meal glucose control

Uses of Sitaglo 100 Tablet

🔹 Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
🔹 Helps lower high blood sugar levels
🔹 Reduces the risk of kidney, nerve, and heart complications
🔹 Improves insulin function and glucose metabolism

How It Works

🔹 Sitagliptin (100mg): Increases insulin release from the pancreas and reduces hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This leads to better fasting and post-meal glucose control.

Dosage & How to Use

🕒 When & How to Take It:
✔️ Take once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.
✔️ Swallow whole with water; do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.
✔️ Can be taken with or without food, but preferably at a fixed time.

📌 Missed a Dose?
✔️ Take it as soon as you remember.
✔️ If it’s close to your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.

Side Effects

⚠️ Common Side Effects:
🔹 Headache
🔹 Nasopharyngitis (sore throat, runny nose)
🔹 Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

📌 Seek medical attention if:
✔️ You experience severe dizziness, allergic reactions, or persistent stomach pain.
✔️ You notice symptoms of low blood sugar (shaking, sweating, confusion).

Safety Advice

⚠️ Precautions:

🚫 Alcohol: Avoid alcohol as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
🤰 Pregnancy: Consult your doctor before use; safety data is limited.
🤱 Breastfeeding: Not recommended as the drug may pass into breast milk.
🚗 Driving: Use caution – may cause dizziness or affect alertness.
🩺 Kidney Conditions: Use with caution in patients with severe kidney disease.
🩺 Liver Conditions: Likely safe for mild liver conditions, but not studied in severe liver impairment.

🌡️ Storage: Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Quick Tips

💡 Take at the same time daily for consistent blood sugar control.
💡 Follow a healthy diet and exercise routine for better effectiveness.
💡 Monitor blood sugar levels regularly to avoid fluctuations.
💡 Limit alcohol intake to prevent adverse effects.

FAQs

❓ Can Sitaglo 100 Tablet be used for Type 1 diabetes?
✔️ No, this medication is only for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

❓ Can Sitaglo 100 cause weight gain?
✔️ No, it does not typically cause weight gain and may even help with weight control.

❓ Can Sitaglo 100 be taken with insulin?
✔️ Yes, but only if prescribed by your doctor, as it may increase the risk of low blood sugar.

❓ What should I do if I experience low blood sugar?
✔️ Eat a sugar-rich food (e.g., fruit juice, glucose tablet) and consult your doctor if it persists.