Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet

About:

Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet belongs to the anti-diabetic agents used to treat type II diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which either the body stops producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps to decrease sugar levels in the blood) or there is resistance to the action of insulin. As a result, insulin is produced in large amounts, but it cannot act on the body's organs.

Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination drug of Sitagliptin and Metformin. Metformin slows down the release of stored sugar from the liver, decreases the amount of sugar absorbed from the stomach, and improves how your body uses sugar. Sitagliptin increases the body's production of chemicals that cause the pancreas to release more insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Thus, Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet controls blood glucose levels from rising to very high after meals.

Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken at the same time of the day each time for best results. For better advice, your doctor will decide what dose should be taken, and it can change in time depending on your condition. The most common side effect of Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), characterized by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth and skin etc. So, to avoid hypoglycemia, you should not miss meals and should also carry some form of sugar with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.

Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting the doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, are planning to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Uses :
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus


Direction of use :
Take Istamet 50 mg/500 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side effects :

• Low blood sugar
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Upper lung infection
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Gas
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• General weakness
• Headache

Safety measures :

Kidney:

Among people with renal problems, caution is recommended. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any, it is highly recommended that you consult your doctor before the consumption of this medicine.

Liver:

Extreme caution is advised among people with liver problems. Dose adjustments of the Istamet 50/500mg tab may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine. However, use of this tablet is not suggested in patients with moderate to severe liver diseases.

Pregnancy:

Istamet 50/500mg tablet should be used with caution during pregnancy. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.

Lactation:

This medicine is not considered safe to use in nursing mothers unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Since the effect of the medicine on infants is not clearly established, we recommend that you to consult your doctor before consuming the tablet.

Alcohol:

Consumption of alcohol with Istamet 50/500mg is not recommended as it increases side effects of the tablet. If found any symptoms of extreme drowsiness, vomiting, confusion, report to your doctor immediately.

Driving:

This medicine affects blood glucose levels and decreases alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, light headedness, confusion, so do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.

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