Istamet 50/500 Tablet

• Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
• It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes

• 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 Istamet Diarrhea Upper respiratory tract infection Headache

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• 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. Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

• How Istamet Tablet works Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: sitagliptin and metformin. Sitagliptin helps your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitates effective use of insulin by the body, and reduces excess sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide that lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from the intestines, and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

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  Alcohol:

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet.

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  Driving:

  Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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  Kidney:

  Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

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  Liver:

  Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Information regarding the use of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.