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Metformin + Sitagliptin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Metformin + Sitagliptin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Metformin + Sitagliptin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metformin + Sitagliptin is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Metformin + Sitagliptin safe for pregnant women?
Metformin + Sitagliptin has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Metformin + Sitagliptin safe during breastfeeding?
Metformin + Sitagliptin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Metformin + Sitagliptin on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Metformin + Sitagliptin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Metformin + Sitagliptin on the Liver?
Metformin + Sitagliptin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Metformin + Sitagliptin on the Heart?
Information about safety of Metformin + Sitagliptin for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Metformin + Sitagliptin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metformin + Sitagliptin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metformin + Sitagliptin habit forming or addictive?
Metformin + Sitagliptin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Metformin + Sitagliptin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Metformin + Sitagliptin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metformin + Sitagliptin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metformin + Sitagliptin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Metformin + Sitagliptin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metformin + Sitagliptin
Information about the interaction of Metformin + Sitagliptin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Januvia® (sitagliptin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 274-275
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1143-1144
EPAR summary for the public [Internet]: Janumet sitagliptin / metformin hydrochloride. EMA/370017/2013 EMEA/H/C/000861
