Sita OD 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Sitagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Sita OD 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Sita OD 100mg 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.
Directions for 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. Sita OD 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sita OD 100mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Sita OD 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Sita OD 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone Chlorthalidone
How it works
Sita OD 100mg 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.
Quick Tips
Sita OD 100mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it. 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. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Sita OD 100mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sita OD 100mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Sita OD 100mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes.
Is Sita OD 100mg Tablet bad for my kidneys?
No, Sita OD 100mg Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.
Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Sita OD 100mg Tablet?
Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Sita OD 100mg Tablet. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels.
Can my blood sugar levels go too low on Sita OD 100mg Tablet?
Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Sita OD 100mg Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Sita OD 100mg Tablet.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Sita OD 100mg Tablet?
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Sita OD 100mg Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.
What if I miss a dose of Sita OD 100mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Sita OD 100mg Tablet at the same time.
Is Sita OD 100mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long term?
Yes, it is safe to take Sita OD 100mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects.
How long do I need to take Sita OD 100mg Tablet?
Sita OD 100mg Tablet is a medication that helps manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure diabetes. Keep taking it as long as your doctor recommends. You may have to take it lifelong.
What is the most important information I should know about Sita OD 100mg Tablet?
Sita OD 100mg Tablet is a safe medication if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, it's essential to be aware of some potential side effects: pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) which can be severe and even fatal. If you experience severe pain in your stomach area, stop taking the medication immediately and contact your doctor.
