Istamet G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Istamet G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets Description
Istamet G Ir Tablet is a combination of glimepiride, metformin, and sitagliptin. It is used to treat diabetes. It is prescribed, along with diet and exercise, to help control blood sugar levels in ad
ults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is important to avoid using Istamet G Ir Tablet if you have respiratory failure, severe kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, recent heart attack, severe circulatory problems, or breathing difficulties. It is crucial to consult your doctor before taking this medication. Istamet G Ir Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as the medication can be passed through breast milk. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting this medication if you are pregnant or nursing. Common side effects of Istamet G Ir Tablet include low blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, and changes in taste. If you experience any worsening of these side effects, consult your doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹118.30 |
You Save | ₹11.70 (9% on MRP) |
Contains | Sitagliptin(50.0 Mg) + Metformin Hydrochloride(1000.0 Mg) + Glimepiride(1.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, metallic taste, flatulence |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Istamet G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Istamet G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to sitagliptin, metformin, glimepiride or any other ingredients of Istamet G Ir 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 G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Metallic taste
- Flatulence
- Loose motion
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings of Istamet G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 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 G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Istamet G Ir Tablet consists of glimepiride, metformin, and sitagliptin. Glimepiride lowers blood glucose levels by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin. Metformin reduces the amount of glucose you absorb from food and the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It also boosts the body's response to insulin, a natural hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. Sitagliptin regulates blood sugar levels by increasing the body's incretins, which cause the pancreas to release more insulin. It also tells the liver to stop producing sugar (glucose) when there is too much sugar in the blood....
Directions for Use of Istamet G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Take Istamet G Ir Tablet with food as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not stop taking Istamet G Ir Tablet on your own, without informing your doctor.
Interactions of Istamet G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Istamet G Ir 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 G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store Istamet G Ir Tablet 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 G Ir 50/1000/1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why Istamet G Ir Tablet need to be taken with food?
Q: Does Istamet G Ir Tablet cause weight gain?
References
- Janumet 50 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablets- Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2024 [cited 8 October 2024]
- Janumet 50 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablets- Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2024 [cited 8 October 2024]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2024 [cited 8 October 2024]
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