Sitagliptin
Information about Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin Uses
Sitagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How Sitagliptin works
Sitagliptin 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.
Common side effects of Sitagliptin
Headache, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Nausea, Diarrhea, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Conjunctivitis, Cough, Vomiting, Constipation, Pancreatic inflammation
Available Medicine for Sitagliptin
JanuviaMSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹275 to ₹2953 variant(s)
IstavelSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹49 to ₹1565 variant(s)
SiptinQuest Pharmaceuticals
₹2251 variant(s)
LupisitLupin Ltd
₹120 to ₹1312 variant(s)
SitaglynZydus Healthcare Limited
₹108 to ₹1642 variant(s)
SitacipCipla Ltd
₹97 to ₹1412 variant(s)
SitagloAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹148 to ₹2402 variant(s)
AlsitaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹92 to ₹1182 variant(s)
SitaskyMendcure Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹97 to ₹1662 variant(s)
SitazitGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹115 to ₹1582 variant(s)
Expert advice for Sitagliptin
- Sitagliptin 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, tremor and anxiety.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Sitagliptin affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Sitagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Sitagliptin affects you.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- 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.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.