TagipMet 50mg/500mg tablet 2×7’s

Warnings

Pregnancy

During pregnancy, Sitagliptin should be used only when clearly needed. Consult your doctor for more information.

Lactation

Sitagliptin should be used cautiously in nursing females. Consult your doctor for more information.

Driving

This medicine might affect your driving ability if your blood sugar levels become too low. Avoid driving until your glucose levels are controlled.

Liver

Sitagliptin is probably safe to use in liver patients. Consult your doctor for more information.

Kidney

Sitagliptin should be used cautiously in kidney patients. Dose adjustment might be required. Consult your doctor for more information.

Alcohol

Alcohol consumption should be avoided during the course of treatment. It is considered unsafe. Consult your doctor for more information.

Precautions

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history; especially of pancreatitis, kidney disease, heart failure, and gallstones.

Consult your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of pancreatitis.

Inform your doctor about all your current medicines.

Do not quit this medicine without informing your doctor.

Do not share this medicine with anyone.

Do not double the dose, it may lead to severe hypoglycemia.

How To Use

Monotherapy: This medicine is used for treating type 2 diabetes (condition characterized by elevated glucose levels) that is inadequately controlled by metformin, diet and exercise.

Side Effects

The patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (condition causing fat breakdown at an abnormal rate) and moderate to severe renal (kidney) impairment should avoid use of this medicine.