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Glipita M 50/500MG 30’s is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. All diabetes medicines work best with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medication you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach. 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. It controls your blood sugar levels and helps prevent serious future complications. It is essential 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. This medicine’s most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, and sore throat. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you also take other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it. This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines can affect this, so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to ensure you are safe. It would help if you tried to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.
Uses of Glipita M 500
-Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glipita M 500
Common
How to use Glipita M 500
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. Glipita M 500 is to be taken with food.
How Glipita M 500 works
Glipita M 500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. They help your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitate effective use of insulin by the body, and reduce excess sugar that your liver makes. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
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