
Obs Pharma
Metformin 50 mg + Sitagliptin 1000 mg
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 14 Tab
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Product Summary:
It helps control blood sugar by increasing insulin release after meals and reducing glucose production by the liver.
Who It's For:
Adults with Type 2 Diabetes whose blood sugar is not adequately controlled with diet, exercise, or metformin alone.
Key Benefits:
Improves blood sugar control, lowers HbA1c, reduces post-meal glucose spikes, and has a low risk of hypoglycemia when used without insulin or sulfonylureas.
Primary Use:
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Also Used For:
Combination therapy in patients requiring both sitagliptin and metformin for improved glycemic control.
Who May Benefit:
Patients with Type 2 diabetes who need additional blood sugar control beyond lifestyle changes or single-drug therapy.
Warnings:
Risk of lactic acidosis (rare), pancreatitis, kidney impairment, and vitamin B12 deficiency with long-term metformin use. Regular monitoring is recommended.
Avoid If:
Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, metabolic acidosis, or allergy to sitagliptin or metformin.
Interactions:
Insulin, sulfonylureas, alcohol, corticosteroids, diuretics, iodinated contrast media, and certain blood pressure medications may affect blood sugar control or increase side effects.
Nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort
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