Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilization of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.

Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER can be taken with or without food at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor, so don’t stop taking it without asking them. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase your risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only a part of the treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat, and upper respiratory tract infection. Drinking plenty of fluids while using it will help prevent dehydration. Some people may develop fungal infections in the genital area. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent this.

Before taking Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine, as this may increase the risk of some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Uses of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER is a medicine that helps control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from the body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes, as this reduces the risk of serious complications, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. This medicine will reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Taking Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed for a healthy future.

Side effects of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sitaflozin-DM

Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Polyuria
Genital fungal infection
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Urinary tract infection
Headache
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Cough

How to use Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER

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. Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER works

Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Metformin decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. Metformin also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Sitagliptin helps control blood sugar levels by increasing substances (incretins) in the body that make the pancreas release more insulin. It also signals the liver to stop producing sugar (glucose) when there is too much sugar in the blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when Sitaflozin-DM Tablet ER is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.
Lifestyle changes, like low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink, may help this medicine work better.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Patient concerns

I have type 2 diabetes is there a cure in ayurveda

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

There is no cure for DM . DO regular exercise, proper diet and then only medicines will help. What are your readings

Which medicine is better for control diabetes?

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Dedends on control of DM

Sir i am type 1 dm pls wich tablet we take

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Type 1 has to manage with insullinA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

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References

Dapagliflozin [Prescribing Information]. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; 2020. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:
Sitagliptin/metformin HCL [Prescribing Information]. Darmstadt, Germany: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; 2012. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:

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