What is Inosita used for?

Inosita Plus XR tablets contain two oral antidiabetic medications used in the management of type 2 diabetes: Sitagliptin and Metformin hydrochloride extended-release. Sitagliptin is an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme.

What is sitagliptin tablets used for?

Sitagliptin: medicine to treat type 2 diabetes – NHS.

What is Inosita plus tablet?

Inosita Plus tablets contain two oral hypoglycemic drugs used in the management of Type II diabetes: Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate and Metformin hydrochloride. Sitagliptin is an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme.

What is sitagliptin 50 mg used for?

Sitagliptin is used along with diet and exercise and sometimes with other medications to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally).

What are the side effects of taking sitagliptin?

The more common side effects that can occur with sitagliptin include:

• upset stomach.
• diarrhea.
• stomach pain.
• upper respiratory infection.
• stuffy or runny nose and sore throat.
• headache.

Is sitagliptin good for diabetes?

Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.

What are the side effects of Metformin?

Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, weakness, or a metallic taste in the mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If stomach symptoms return later (after taking the same dose for several days or weeks), tell your doctor right away.

What are the side effects of Sitagliptin?

Which is better sitagliptin or metformin?

Conclusions: In this 24-week monotherapy study, sitagliptin was non-inferior to metformin in improving HbA(1c) in treatment-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes. Although both treatments were generally well tolerated, a lower incidence of gastrointestinal-related adverse experiences was observed with sitagliptin.

Can I take sitagliptin and metformin together?

Your doctor may gradually increase your dose until your blood sugar is controlled. If you are taking 850 or 1000 mg of immediate-release metformin 2 times per day, you may start with two 50 mg sitagliptin tablets and 1000 mg of metformin taken together once a day.

Is sitagliptin a good drug?