Sitaglap 50 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sitaglap 50 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Sitaglap 50 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sitaglap 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sitaglap 50 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sitaglap 50 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Sitaglap 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Sitaglap 50 is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
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Uses of Sitaglap 50
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Sitaglap 50
Common
Headache
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
Upper respiratory tract infection
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How to use Sitaglap 50
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. Sitaglap 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Sitaglap 50 works
Sitaglap 50 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
What if you forget to take Sitaglap 50?
If you miss a dose of Sitaglap 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Sitaglap 50 should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, trem...
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Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Sitaglap 50 affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: 100 mg once daily.
Hepatic impairment
Mild to moderate impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
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Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary
CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 50 mg PO qDay
CrCl <30 mL/min: 25 mg PO qDay
ESRD: 25 mg PO qDa...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, and exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome can occur. Type 1 diabe...
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Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patient w/ type 1 diabetes, history of angioedema. Not intended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Moderate and severe renal impairment. Preg...
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