Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR

Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It controls your blood sugar levels and helps prevent serious complications in the future. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or along with other diabetes medicines.

Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. However, the dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels; therefore, use it as advised by your doctor and do not stop taking this medicine unless the doctor recommends otherwise. Also, take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is also crucial to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by the doctor while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain, and constipation. These effects are usually minor and improve with time. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it. Contact the doctor if the side effects are worrisome or do not go away.

Before taking Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR, let the doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctors before taking this medicine. Some other medicines you are taking may also interfere with this combination drug; therefore, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may also need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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-MP 500 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR is a combination of three antidiabetic medications. Metformin decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body’s response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood (blood sugar levels). Pioglitazone works by enhancing cellular responsiveness to insulin and increasing insulin-dependent glucose utilization and disposal. Sitagliptin helps to control blood sugar levels by increasing substances (incretins) in the body that make the pancreas release more insulin. It also signals the liver to stop producing sugar (glucose) when there is too much sugar in the blood.

Q: What if you forget to take Alsita-MP Tablet SR?
A: If you miss a dose of Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR, 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.

Prefer taking Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR after a meal or with a snack, as this will reduce the chance of an upset stomach.

Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms, such as fatigue, dizziness, cold sweats, tremor, and anxiety.

If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.

Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.

Lifestyle changes like low sugar diet, exercising, losing weight, not smoking, and cutting down on alcohol intake may help this medication work better.

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control these levels, you can reduce the risk of serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Flatulence

Constipation

Abdominal pain

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alsita-MP 500 Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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