Sitapaz M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Introduction:
Sitapaz M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to 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. Sitapaz M 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it Works:
Sitapaz M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: sitagliptin and metformin. Sitagliptin helps your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitates effective use of insulin by the body, and reduces excess sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide which lowers glucose production in the liver, delays glucose absorption from intestines and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Quick Tips:

• You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
• Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
• Take it in addition to regular exercise and healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar.
• Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.