Sitaxa DM 10/100/500 Tablet ER

Short Description

Sitaxa DM 10/100/500 Tablet ER is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dosage Form

Tablet ER

Introduction

Sitaxa DM 10/100/500 Tablet ER can be taken with or without food at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor so don’t stop taking it without asking them. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase your risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only a part of the treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

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. Sitaxa DM 10/100/500 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Urinary tract infection Nasal congestion Sore throat Upper respiratory tract infection

Alcohol Warning

Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as this may increase the risk of some side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking Sitaxa DM 10/100/500 Tablet ER, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, a urinary tract infection, or you are on water pills (diuretics).

Sitaxa DM 10/100/500 Tablet ER is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines. Dapagliflozin increases urinary glucose excretion and reduces blood glucose levels. Metformin decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. Metformin also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Sitagliptin helps control blood sugar levels by increasing substances (incretins) in the body that make the pancreas release more insulin. It also signals the liver to stop producing sugar (glucose) when there is too much sugar in the blood.

Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when Sitaxa DM 10/100/500 Tablet ER is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief. If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting. Lifestyle changes like low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medicine work better.