SITASTAR - M 50 -500MG

Uses:

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Sitastar-M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sitastar-M 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Metallic taste
• Flatulence
• Loose motion
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite

Warning & Precautions:

This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines may affect Sitastar-M 50mg/500mg Tablet so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.

FAQs:

Q: Why Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet need to be taken with food?
A: Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Q: Can I take crushed Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet?
A: Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet whole or split tablet should be taken with food as prescribed by your doctor and should not be crushed or chewed as doing so will release all of the medicine at once and can cause side effects of this medicine.

Q: Does Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet cause low blood sugar?
A: Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet usually does not cause low blood sugar. It can cause low blood sugar if taken along with other antidiabetic medicines if you are taking low-calorie food or doing heavy exercise. Symptoms of low blood sugar include blurring of vision, sudden sweating, shaking, increased heartbeat, hunger, dizziness, or tingling sensation in your hands or feet. Consult your doctor if you have low blood sugar while taking this medicine.

Q: What precaution should I take if I have low blood sugar after taking Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines?
If you have low blood sugar after taking Sitastar-M 50/500 tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines, you should eat sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda to increase your blood sugar rapidly.Consult your doctor immediately if you have blurring of vision, sudden sweating, shaking, increased heartbeat, hunger, dizziness etc after taking this medicine or other anti-diabetic medicines.

Q: When should I take Sitastar-M 50/500, before or after food?
A: You should take Sitastar-M 50/500 exactly as advised by the doctor. It would be best to take it with meals to avoid stomach discomfort. Also, try to take it at the same time every day for maximum results.

Q: Is Sitastar-M 50/500 safe for long term use?
A: Istamet is generally prescribed for a long time. It works best when you take it regularly for a long duration prescribed by the doctor.
Q: What is Sitastar-M 50mg/500mg used for?
A: Sitastar-M 50mg/500mg is used for the control of high blood sugar in patients having type 2 Diabetes mellitus along with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Q: What is the composition of Sitastar-M 50mg/500mg?
A: The composition of Sitastar-M 50mg/500mg includes a combination of sitagliptin and metformin.

Q: What are the side effects of Tab Sitastar-M 50/500?
A: Nausea, vomiting, headache, metallic taste, flatulence, loose motion etc. are few common side effects of tab Sitastar-M 50/500. Although not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.

Q: Does Sitastar-M 50/500 cause weight gain?
A: No, Sitastar-M 50/500 does not increase weight. It neither increases nor decreases the weight. You should continue to exercise and follow your diet while you are on this medicine.