Glipita M 10001000mg+50mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glipita M 1000. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Glipita M 1000 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Glipita M 1000 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the ba... View More |
| Driving | 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. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Glipita M 1000 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glipita M 1000 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.... View More |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Glipita M 1000 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glipita M 1000 may not be... View More |
Introduction
Glipita M 1000 is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent seriou... View More
Uses of Glipita M 1000
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glipita M 1000
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Sore throat
- Respiratory tract infection
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
How to use Glipita M 1000
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. Glipita M 1000 is to be ta... View More
How Glipita M 1000 works
Glipita M 1000 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. They help your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitate effec... View More
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Janumet XR CP Tablet may ca... View More
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 DM The recommended starting dose in patients not currently treated with Metformin Initially 50 mg/500 mg bd. The starting dose in pat... View More
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment Obtain eGFR before starting metformin eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Contraindicated eGFR 30-45 mL/min/1.73 m²: Not recommended to initiat... View More
Contraindication
Renal dysfunction, e.g., serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dL [males], >1.4 mg/dL [females] or abnormal creatinine clearance. Metabolic acidosis, including dia... View More
Mode of Action
Sitagliptin: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, thereby increasing and prolonging incretin hormone activity which are inactivated by DPP-4 enzyme... View More
Precaution
Not for use in type 1 DM or treatment of ketoacidosis. Discontinue use if pancreatitis is suspected. Renal & hepatic impairment. Sulfonylurea- or insuli... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Abdominal pain (2.2%),Diarrhea (2.4%),Hypoglycemia (2.1%),Nausea (1.3%),Vomiting (1.1%) Frequency Not Defined Exfoliative disorder of skin of... View More
Interaction
Additive effect w/ sulfonylureas. Thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, OC, sympathomimetics, niacin, Ca channel blockers and isoniazid m... View More
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