Sitazee 50 Tablet

Sitazee-50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. Sitazee-50 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. Your doctor may prescribe it alone or along with other diabetes medicines. It may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels. Therefore, you should use it as advised by your doctor. You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit, and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. This medicine is helping you to control your blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications in the future. 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.

Uses of Sitazee-50 Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Sitazee-50 Tablet

Sitazee-50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It works by helping to increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. The effect is to lower blood glucose levels. This medicine is usually taken once a day, has relatively few common side effects, and does not usually make you put on weight.

Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

How To Use Sitazee-50 Tablet

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. Sitazee-50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sitazee-50 Tablet Works

Sitazee-50 Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Safety Advice:

• Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly to prevent hypoglycemia.
• Always inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
• Avoid alcohol as it can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
• Consult your doctor before using Sitazee if you have kidney problems, as dosage adjustments may be necessary.
• Use with caution if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: What is the generic name of Sitazee 50 Tablet?
A: The generic name of Sitazee 50 Tablet is Sitagliptin, which helps manage blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Q: How long does Sitazee 50 Tablet take to work?
A: Sitazee 50 Tablet may take several days to a few weeks to show its full effect in controlling blood sugar levels.

Q: Can I take Sitazee 50 Tablet with other diabetes medications?
A: Yes, Sitazee 50 Tablet can be taken with other diabetes medications, but always consult your doctor before combining treatments to avoid interactions.

Q: What should I do if I miss a dose of Sitazee 50 Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's close to the time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.