It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glipita M 500.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glipita M 500 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glipita M 500 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Glipita M 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glipita M 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glipita M 500 is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glipita M 500 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glipita M 500 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Glipita M 500mg+50mg Tablet
Introduction
Glipita M 500 is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of havin ... Show more
Uses of Glipita M 500
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glipita M 500
Common
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Headache
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Sore throat
Respiratory tract infection
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
How to use Glipita M 500
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glipita M 500 is to be taken with food.
How Glipita M 500 works
Glipita M 500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. They help your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitate effective use of insulin by the body, and reduce excess sugar that your liver makes. Together, they prov ... Show more
Quick Tips
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Janumet XR CP T ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 DM
The recommended starting dose in patients not currently treated with Metformin
Initially 50 mg/500 mg bd.
The starting dose in p ... Show more
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Obtain eGFR before starting metformin
eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Contraindicated
eGFR 30-45 mL/min/1.73 m²: Not recommended to initi ... Show more
Contraindication
Renal dysfunction, e.g., serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dL [males], >1.4 mg/dL [females] or abnormal creatinine clearance.
Metabolic acidosis, including d ... Show more
Mode of Action
Sitagliptin: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, thereby increasing and prolonging incretin hormone activity which are inactivated by DPP-4 enzy ... Show more
Precaution
Not for use in type 1 DM or treatment of ketoacidosis. Discontinue use if pancreatitis is suspected. Renal & hepatic impairment. Sulfonylurea- or insu ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Abdominal pain (2.2%),Diarrhea (2.4%),Hypoglycemia (2.1%),Nausea (1.3%),Vomiting (1.1%)
Frequency Not Defined
Exfoliative disorder of skin ... Show more
Interaction
Additive effect w/ sulfonylureas. Thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, OC, sympathomimetics, niacin, Ca channel blockers and isoniazid ... Show more
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