Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets Description
Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet is a combination medicine containing sitagliptin and metformin. It is used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise for the control of high blood sugar in patients hav
ing type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus lowers the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, blindness and loss of limbs. Sitagliptin works by increasing insulin production by the body after a meal and decreasing sugar production by the body. Metformin works by restoring the natural response of the body to insulin and decreasing sugar production by the body. Nausea or vomiting, flatulence, loose motion or constipation, pain in the stomach are some of the side effects of Istamet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹672.18 |
You Save | ₹91.66 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metformin Hydrochloride(500.0 Mg) + Sitagliptin(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, metallic taste, flatulence |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
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Uses of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Contraindications of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
- If you are allergic to sitagliptin, metformin or any other ingredients of Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet.
- If you have severe kidney or liver disease.
- If your diabetes is not under control and you also have high blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, loose motions, rapid loss of weight, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, sleepiness etc.
- If you have dehydration or you have the presence of severe infection.
- If you have to go to do an x-ray or scan and dye is injected in your blood before doing the x-ray or scan.
- If you have a recent history of a heart attack.
- If you are a heavy alcohol drinker.
- If you are a lactating mother.
Side effects of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Metallic taste
- Flatulence
- Loose motion
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have skin blister after taking this medicine.
- You have a fever, vomiting, loose motion, heat exposure, less fluid intake.
- You have vomiting, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, tiredness, muscle cramps, decrease body temperature, decrease heartbeat after taking this medicine.
- You have low blood sugar after taking other anti-diabetic medicines along with this medicine.
- You have type 1 diabetes mellitus.
- You are undergoing any surgery.
- Your doctor tells you that you have increase triglyceride level in your blood and you have gall stones.
Mode of Action of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Sitagliptin works by increasing insulin production by the body after a meal and decreasing sugar production by the body.
- Metformin works by restoring the natural response of the body to insulin and decreasing sugar production by the body.
Directions for Use of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
- Take this medicine with food as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not stop taking Istamet on your own, without informing your doctor.
Interactions of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking other antidiabetic medicines.
Storage and disposal of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
- Store this medicine at a temperature not above 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Istamet 50/500 Mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet need to be taken with food?
Q: Can I take crushed Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet?
Q: Does Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet cause low blood sugar?
Q: What precaution should I take if I have low blood sugar after taking Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines?
- If you have low blood sugar after taking Istamet 50mg/500mg tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines, you should eat sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda to increase your blood sugar rapidly. ...
- Consult your doctor immediately if you have blurring of vision, sudden sweating, shaking, increased heartbeat, hunger, dizziness etc after taking this medicine or other anti-diabetic medicines.
References
- Janumet 50 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 10 September 2021]
- Janumet 50 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 10 September 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 10 September 2021]
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