Sitagliptin phosphate and metformin hydrochloride tablets uses

What Is Janumet XR? Janumet XR (sitagliptin and metformin HCl) Extended-release Tablets contains two oral antidiabetic medications indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with What Are Side Effects of Janumet XR? Common side effects of Janumet XR include: • stuffy or • • • diarrhea, • nausea, • vomiting, • gas, • stomach discomfort, • abdominal pain, • indigestion, • weakness, • headache, • swelling of extremities, and • low blood sugar ( Tell your doctor if you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia including: • sweating, • shaking, • fast heartbeat, • hunger, • blurred vision, • dizziness, or • tingling in the hands or feet. Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects: • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out; • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors. This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects. Dosage for Janumet XR Janumet XR has three strengths that come in tablets: • 50/500, •...

• You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. • Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. • Take it in addition to regular exercise and healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar. • Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. • 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 Sitagliptin + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Q. What is Sitagliptin + Metformin? Sitagliptin + Metformin is a combination of two medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Sitagliptin inhibits the enzyme DPP4 and increases the release of insulin from the pancreas. This combination is not indicated for the patients below 18 years of age. Q. What are the possible side effects of Sitagliptin + Metformin? The use of Sitagliptin + Metformin is associated with c...

Before taking this medicine You should not use sitagliptin if you are allergic to it, or if you have Tell your doctor if you have ever had: • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); • heart problems; • • • • Follow your doctor's instructions about using sitagliptin if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby. Your name may need to be listed on a sitagliptin pregnancy registry when you start using this medicine. It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks. Sitagliptin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. How should I take sitagliptin? Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions. Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office. You may have (hypoglycemia) and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat Your doctor may prescribe a Also watch for signs of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination. Blood sugar levels can be affected by Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule. Si...

Warning • Rarely, metformin may cause an acid health problem (lactic acidosis). The risk is higher in people who have kidney problems, liver problems, heart failure, use alcohol, or take other drugs like topiramate. The risk is also higher in older people (65 or older) and in people who are having surgery, an exam or test with contrast, or other procedures. If lactic acidosis happens, it can lead to other health problems and can be deadly. Kidney tests may be done while taking this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets). • Do not take this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets) if you have a very bad infection, low oxygen, or a lot of fluid loss (dehydration). • Call your doctor right away if you have signs of too much lactic acid in the blood (lactic acidosis) like fast breathing, fast or slow heartbeat, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, very bad upset stomach or throwing up, feeling very sleepy, shortness of breath, feeling very tired or weak, very bad dizziness, feeling cold, or muscle pain or cramps. Uses of Sitagliptin and Metformin Tablets: • It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes). What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sitagliptin and Metformin Tablets? • If you have an allergy to • If you are allergic to this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets); any part of this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what si...

What Is Janumet XR? Janumet XR (sitagliptin and metformin HCl) Extended-release Tablets contains two oral antidiabetic medications indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with What Are Side Effects of Janumet XR? Common side effects of Janumet XR include: • stuffy or • • • diarrhea, • nausea, • vomiting, • gas, • stomach discomfort, • abdominal pain, • indigestion, • weakness, • headache, • swelling of extremities, and • low blood sugar ( Tell your doctor if you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia including: • sweating, • shaking, • fast heartbeat, • hunger, • blurred vision, • dizziness, or • tingling in the hands or feet. Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects: • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out; • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors. This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects. Dosage for Janumet XR Janumet XR has three strengths that come in tablets: • 50/500, •...

Warning • Rarely, metformin may cause an acid health problem (lactic acidosis). The risk is higher in people who have kidney problems, liver problems, heart failure, use alcohol, or take other drugs like topiramate. The risk is also higher in older people (65 or older) and in people who are having surgery, an exam or test with contrast, or other procedures. If lactic acidosis happens, it can lead to other health problems and can be deadly. Kidney tests may be done while taking this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets). • Do not take this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets) if you have a very bad infection, low oxygen, or a lot of fluid loss (dehydration). • Call your doctor right away if you have signs of too much lactic acid in the blood (lactic acidosis) like fast breathing, fast or slow heartbeat, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, very bad upset stomach or throwing up, feeling very sleepy, shortness of breath, feeling very tired or weak, very bad dizziness, feeling cold, or muscle pain or cramps. Uses of Sitagliptin and Metformin Tablets: • It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes). What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sitagliptin and Metformin Tablets? • If you have an allergy to • If you are allergic to this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets); any part of this medicine (sitagliptin and metformin tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what si...

Before taking this medicine You should not use sitagliptin if you are allergic to it, or if you have Tell your doctor if you have ever had: • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); • heart problems; • • • • Follow your doctor's instructions about using sitagliptin if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby. Your name may need to be listed on a sitagliptin pregnancy registry when you start using this medicine. It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks. Sitagliptin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. How should I take sitagliptin? Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You may take this medicine with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions. Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office. You may have (hypoglycemia) and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat Your doctor may prescribe a Also watch for signs of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination. Blood sugar levels can be affected by Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule. Si...

• You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. • Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. • Take it in addition to regular exercise and healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar. • Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. • 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 Sitagliptin + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Q. What is Sitagliptin + Metformin? Sitagliptin + Metformin is a combination of two medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. Sitagliptin inhibits the enzyme DPP4 and increases the release of insulin from the pancreas. This combination is not indicated for the patients below 18 years of age. Q. What are the possible side effects of Sitagliptin + Metformin? The use of Sitagliptin + Metformin is associated with c...