Sitacip D 5mg/100mg Tablet

Quick info

Sitacip D 5mg/100mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sitacip D 5mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. It helps in proper utilization of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level. It is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control.

How it works

Sitacip D 5mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Sitagliptin reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver by raising insulin levels and decreasing the levels of glucagon (the hormone that increases blood glucose level).

Direction of 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. Sitacip D 5mg/100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Sitacip D 5mg/100mg Tablet is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
• It also reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure, or other cardiovascular events.
• You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Sitacip D 5mg/100mg Tablet.
• It may cause your body to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or you may urinate more often. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
• It can cause genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both females and males, so practice good hygiene.
• It 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 symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
• Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.

Side Effects

• Urinary tract infection
• Nasal congestion
• Sore throat
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Fungal infections in the genital area
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
• Dehydration
• Genital fungal and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs)