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Duvel Plus Tablets 50/500Mg
SPECIFICATION
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Sitagliptin, Metformin
Used For
Diabetes
How it works
By increasing and prolonging active incretin levels, Sitagliptin increases insulin release and decreases glucagon levels in the circulation in a glucose-dependent manner. It is a biguanide with antihyperglycemic effects, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. It does not stimulate insulin secretion and therefore does not produce hypoglycemia.
USAGE AND SAFETY
Dosage
Sitagliptin, Metformin
Side Effects
Common: nausea.Uncommon: somnolence, diarrhea, upper abdominal pain and blood glucose decreased.
Drug Interactions
Digoxin , Furosemide , Nifedipine , Cationic drugs (e.g., amiloride, digoxin, morphine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim, or vancomycin) , thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid.
Indication
It is indicated as: – Initial therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control when diet and exercise do not provide adequate glycemic control. As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on Metformin HCl or Sitagliptin alone or in patients already being treated with the combination of Sitagliptin and Metformin HCl.
When not to Use
The combination of Sitagliptin and Metformin HCl is contraindicated in:- Patients with type 1 diabetes. -Patients with known hypersensitivity to Sitagliptin, Metformin HCl or any other component of the product. – Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis , including ketoacidosis, with or without coma.
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution
Sitagliptin+Metformin HCl are known to be substantially excreted by the kidney.Metformin HCl-related lactic acidosis increases with the degree of insufficiency of renal function, therefore, serum creatinine concentrations should be determined regularly.
WARNINGS
Warning 1
Since impaired hepatic function has been associated with some cases of lactic acidosis, Sitagliptin+Metformin HCl should generally be avoided in patients with clinical or laboratory evidence of hepatic disease.
Warning 2
Patient receiving Sitagliptin+Metformin HCl in combination with a sulphonylurea or with insulin may be at risk for hypoglycemia. Therefore, a reduction in the dose of the sulphonylurea or insulin may be necessary.
Warning 3
After initiation of Sitagliptin, patients should be observed carefully for signs and symptoms of pancreatitis. If pancreatitis is suspected, Sitagliptin should promptly be discontinued and appropriate management should be initiated.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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