Sitagliptin 50mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Sitagliptin 50mg is an oral DPP-4 inhibitor used for adults with type 2 diabetes for sitagliptin treatment. It helps raise active incretin hormone levels after meals, increasing glucose-dependent insulin release and reducing glucagon release when blood sugar is high. Use is limited to type 2 diabetes management. It should not be used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How to use

Take Sitagliptin 50mg as prescribed, with or without food. Keep glucose monitoring and HbA1c follow-up. Dose should match kidney function and the wider diabetes plan.

How it works

Sitagliptin inhibits DPP-4, increasing active incretin hormones that improve glucose-dependent insulin release and reduce glucagon after meals.

Common side effects

Possible effects include headache, upper respiratory symptoms, stomach upset, and low blood sugar when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas. Serious concerns include pancreatitis, allergic swelling, severe joint pain, bullous pemphigoid, kidney problems, and heart-failure symptoms in at-risk patients.

Important information

Review kidney function/eGFR, pancreatitis history, heart failure, insulin or sulfonylurea use, allergy history, pregnancy, breastfeeding, glucose-monitoring plan, and symptoms of severe joint pain or blistering skin disease.