Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

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Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet Description

Zita Met 500mg is a combination medicine used to treat Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. It contains metformin hydrochloride, a biguanide and saxagliptin, a DPP-4 Inhibitor.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹38.32
You Save	₹5.23 (12% on MRP)
Contains	Metformin(500.0 Mg) + Saxagliptin(5.0 Mg)
Uses	type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects	lactic acidosis, vitamin B12 deficiency, pancreatitis, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea
Therapy	ANTI-DIABETIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Contraindications of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Allergy to Metformin or Saxagliptin or any other excipients
Severe Kidney dysfunction
Ketoacidosis
Coma
Allergic skin conditions

Side effects of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Lactic acidosis (Increased lactic acid in blood)
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Low blood sugar
Inflammation of pancreas
Heart failure
Joint pain
Upper respiratory infections
Urinary tract infections
Headache
Gastroenteritis
Sinusitis
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Constipation
Fatigue

Precautions and Warnings of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Pregnancy

Can I take Zita Met 500mg during pregnancy?

Zita Met 500mg should be avoided during pregnancy unless recommended by the physician. If you get pregnant during treatment or plan to get pregnant inform your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zita Met 500mg while breastfeeding?

Metformin does pass into breast milk in very low amounts. However, as only limited data is available, it is best to avoid it while breastfeeding as a precautionary measure. Before taking this drug during breastfeeding, weigh the potential advantages against the potential hazards and follow the doctor's advice.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Zita Met 500mg?

Saxagliptin can cause dizziness. Hence caution is advised, if these symptoms are seen avoid driving till you feel better.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zita Met 500mg?

Alcohol should not be consumed with Zita Met 500mg as it causes low blood sugar

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have abnormal kidney, liver
You have heart problems
You have vitamin B12 deficiency
You are pregnant
You have ketoacidosis
You allergic to metformin or saxagliptin or any other excipient
You are taking other prescription, non-prescription medications, herbal or nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals

Mode of Action of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

How Does It Work?

Metformin increases glucose tolerance in a person with Type 2 diabetes. It reduces the production of glucose in the liver and controls glucose absorption from the intestine. This helps to improve insu...

Directions for Use of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Zita Met 500mg is to be taken orally as directed by the physician
You should not break, chew or crush this tablet
Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water

Interactions of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

NSAIDs, including selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) II inhibitors, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists and diuretics along with metformin, can cause lactic acidosis and increase the risk...
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Sulphonylureas and insulin with saxagliptin can increase the risk of low blood sugar
CYP3A4 inducers like carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and rifampicin may reduce the effect of saxagliptin and affect the overall effect on blood sugar
Ketoconazole significantly increased saxagliptin exposure
Use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors like topiramate, zonisamide, acetazolamide or dichlorphenamide. with metformin increases the risk of lactic acidosis
Ranolazine, vandetanib, dolutegravir, and cimetidine with metformin increase the risk of lactic acidosis

Other general Interactions

Saxagliptin and other DPP4 inhibitors can increase the risk of pancreatitis.
Saxagliptin is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney diseases, heart diseases and liver impairment
Saxagliptin should be discontinued in patients with blisters (Pemphigus)
Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid c...
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Storage and disposal of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Keep it in a cool and dry place away from sunlight and moisture at 25°C
Keep the medication away from the reach of children and pets
Do not flush the unneeded or expired tablets
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about the safe way of discarding the tablets

Dosage of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet

Overdose

In case of overdose, you may experience symptoms like lightheadedness and dizziness. You should contact your physician or visit the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Instead, use your next dose at the same time every day. To catch up, do not incre...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Balasaheb Darade

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Tushar Ghawate

MBBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What lifestyle modifications do I need to follow?

A: A healthy lifestyle with a diabetic diet and regular aerobic exercise is essential for proper regulation of blood sugar levels.

Q: Can I use Zita Met 500mg along with herbal medicines?

A: It is best to discuss with your physician about any possible drug interactions of Zita Met and herbal medicines before using both together.

Q: Is Zita Met 500mg habit forming?

A: No habit forming tendencies have been reported with Metformin and Saxagliptin.

Product Details

Brand

ZITA MET

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

03/02/2025

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