Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER 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 chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER 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 chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER 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 chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER may be prescribed alone or along with other diabetes medications. It works best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Your dose will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.
To get the most benefit, you should take it regularly, at the same time each day, and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of taking Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER include diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea. Hence, you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.
This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines may affect Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER, so tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to ensure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
04How To Use
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. Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines: sitagliptin and metformin. Sitagliptin helps your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitates effective use of insulin by the body, and reduces excess sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide that lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from the intestines, and increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Alsita M Tablet ER?
A: If you miss a dose of Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs, is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly, along with appropriate diet and exercise, will help you live an everyday, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as prescribed because it protects your future health.
08Side Effects
Diarrhea
Upper respiratory tract infection
Headache
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving: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.
Kidney:CAUTION
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver:UNSAFE
Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Take Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower blood sugar levels.
The chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lower than with other diabetes medicines.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, as Alsita M 50mg/500mg Tablet ER may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
References
Sources and references
Sitagliptin/metformin hydrochloride. Haarlem, The Netherlands: Merck Sharp & Dohme BV; 2018. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Sitagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride. London, UK: European Medicines Agency; 2013. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Sitagliptin and Metformin hydrochloride [Product Monograph]. Kirkland, Canada: Merck Canada Inc.; 2021. [Accessed 20 Oct. 2021] (online) Available from: View
Sitagliptin and Metformin hydrochloride [Product Monograph]. Kirkland, Canada: Merck Canada Inc.; 2017. [Accessed 20 Oct. 2021] (online) Available from: View
Sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Rahway, NJ: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; 2023. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from: View
