Sulisent 100mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Sulisent 100mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control the high blood sugar levels seen in diabetes. This reduces the chances of serious complications of diabetes and also helps prevent heart disease.
Sulisent 100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a 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 fungal infection of the vagina, urinary tract infection, and frequent urge to urinate. It may cause the body to lose too much water. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent fungal infections in the genital area.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Sulisent 100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a 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 fungal infection of the vagina, urinary tract infection, and frequent urge to urinate. It may cause the body to lose too much water. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent fungal infections in the genital area.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
Uses of Sulisent Tablet
Side effects of Sulisent Tablet
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 Sulisent
- Increased thirst
- Polyuria
- Urinary tract infection
- Genital fungal infection
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Rash
How to use Sulisent Tablet
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. Sulisent 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Sulisent Tablet works
Sulisent 100mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by removing excess sugar from your body through urine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sulisent 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sulisent 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sulisent 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Sulisent 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
However, dizziness or lightheadedness has been reported, which may affect your ability to drive, cycle, or use tools or machines.
However, dizziness or lightheadedness has been reported, which may affect your ability to drive, cycle, or use tools or machines.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sulisent 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sulisent 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with mild renal disease. However, it is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment or patients undergoing dialysis.
Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with mild renal disease. However, it is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment or patients undergoing dialysis.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sulisent 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sulisent 100mg Tablet is recommended.
Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. However, it is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. However, it is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment.
What if you forget to take Sulisent Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sulisent 100mg Tablet, 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.\n
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Quick tips
- Sulisent 100mg Tablet is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
- Sulisent 100mg Tablet is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure or other cardiovascular events.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Sulisent 100mg Tablet.
- Sulisent 100mg Tablet may also reduce weight and blood pressure.
- It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
- 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, tremor and anxiety.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience constant dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms or unexplained nausea/vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenolic Glycosides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Sulisent with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Rifampicin may reduce blood levels of Canagliflozin.
Do not consume Canagliflozin with Rifampicin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjus
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Elderly, malnourished, diabetic individuals and those with kidney and heart dysfunction are at higher risk.
If conc
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure. You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, etc.
If dizziness, lightheadedness, or other symptoms occur, lie down, e
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Sulisent 100mg Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Sulisent Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
95%
Others
5%
*Type 2 diabetes mellitus
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
37%
Average
37%
Poor
26%
What were the side-effects while using Sulisent 100mg Tablet?
Increased thi*
33%
Frequent urge*
27%
Nausea
12%
No Side Effec*
12%
Urinary tract*
9%
*Increased thirst, Frequent urge to urinate, No Side Effect, Urinary tract infection
How do you take Sulisent Tablet?
Empty stomach
65%
With food
31%
With or witho*
4%
*With or without food
Please rate Sulisent 100mg Tablet on price
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Average
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FAQs
What is Sulisent 100mg Tablet used for?
Sulisent 100mg Tablet is used in adults with type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar levels. It works best when used along with diet and exercise. It is also used in adults having diabetes and cardiovascular disease together. Its use in such patients helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to these cardiovascular events.
Is Sulisent 100mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Sulisent 100mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Sulisent 100mg Tablet is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor whereas metformin is a biguanide. Sulisent 100mg Tablet lowers blood sugar by causing the kidneys to get rid of more glucose in the urine. On the other hand, metformin works by reducing the amount of sugar which your liver releases into your blood.
How do you take Sulisent 100mg Tablet?
Take Sulisent 100mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take your tablet with or without food. It is best to take it before the first meal of the day, preferably at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it.
How do I know that Sulisent 100mg Tablet is working?
Keep a record of your blood sugar levels, daily or at regular intervals. You can show this record to your doctor on your next visit. Your doctor will analyze these reports and tell you whether the medicine is working or not.
What types of patients are more prone to amputation?
Patients having a history of amputation are more prone to lower limb amputation. The risk is also high in patients with foot ulcers or sores or who have or had heart disease. Also, patients who have or have suffered from peripheral vascular disease (narrowing of blood vessels in feet, legs, or arms causing numbness, pain, or coldness) and neuropathy (nerve damage that causes tingling, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet) also have a high risk of lower limb amputation.
Can Sulisent 100mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Sulisent 100mg Tablet usually causes loss of fat mass which further leads to weight loss. However, this may vary from person to person depending upon the doses and whether it is being used alone or with other diabetes medications.
What are the serious side effects of Sulisent 100mg Tablet?
The serious side effects of Sulisent 100mg Tablet include ketoacidosis (increased ketones in your blood or urine), some allergic reaction, sudden kidney impairment, serious urinary tract infections and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Sulisent 100mg Tablet may also cause a serious bacterial infection that may damage the tissue under the skin in the area between and around the anus and genitals (perineum), although it is rare. This medicine may weaken your bones, increasing the risk of fractures, particularly in the upper arms, wrists, or hands.
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