Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet
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Description
Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It combines metformin and sitagliptin, which work together to regulate blood sugar levels.
Before taking Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet, it is important to inform your doctor about any existing health conditions, such as liver, kidney, or heart problems, high cholesterol, severe infections, or recent dehydration. Regularly checking blood sugar and kidney function may be necessary while using this medicine.
Lifestyle adjustments, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking, can enhance the effectiveness of Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet. Zita Met should not be used by individuals with severe, uncontrolled diabetes, alcoholism, shock, or breathing or circulation problems.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting this medication. Common side effects include low blood sugar, stomach upset, and various minor issues. If these side effects become troublesome, it is advisable to seek medical advice.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹31.79 |
| You Save | ₹11.76 (27% on MRP) |
| Contains | Metformin(500.0 Mg)+Sitagliptin(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, metallic taste, flatulence |
| Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses
Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet is used for the control of high blood sugar in patients having type 2 Diabetes mellitus along with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to sitagliptin, metformin or any other ingredients of Zita Met 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 a severe infection.
- If you need to undergo an X-ray or scan, dye is injected into your bloodstream before the procedure.
- 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
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Metallic taste
- Flatulence
- Loose motion
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Zita Met Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Component of Zita Met Tablet can cause harm to the unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. This medicine should not be taken by pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Zita Met Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Component of Zita Met Tablet can pass through breastmilk and can cause harm to the breastfed baby if taken by lactating mother. This medicine should not be taken by lactating mother.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Zita Met Tablet?
A:
Zita Met Tablet can cause dizziness or sleepiness. Avoid driving if you have dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Zita Met Tablet?
A:
Consumption of alcohol along with Zita Met Tablet can cause a medical condition called ' lactic acidosis' which can cause vomiting, pain in the stomach, breathing difficulty, tiredness, muscle cramps, decrease body temperature, decrease heartbeat. Avoid alcohol consumption while on this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- 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.
Directions for Use
- Take Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet with food as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not stop taking Zita Met 50mg/500mg Tablet on your own, without informing your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Zita Met 50mg/500mg 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
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose include severe nausea or vomiting, pain in the stomach, muscle cramps, rapid breathing. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.
Mode of Action
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.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Zita Met 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.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why Zita Met Tablet need to be taken with food?
A: Zita Met Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Q: What precaution should I take if I have low blood sugar after taking Zita Met Tablet with other anti-diabetic medicines?
- If you have low blood sugar after taking Zita Met 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.
Q: What is the composition of Zita Met Tablet?
A: The composition of Zita Met Tablet includes a combination of sitagliptin and metformin.
Q: Does Zita Met Tablet cause weight gain?
A: No, Zita Met Tablet does not increase weight. It neither increases nor decreases the weight. You should continue to exercise and follow your diet while you are on this medicine.
References
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