Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet is a combination of three medicines used to lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is generally prescribed when diet, exercise, and other treatments do not result in adequate glycemic control.
Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet is best taken with food; however, take this medicine regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. The dose and duration are decided according to your condition and how well you respond to it. The doctor may also monitor your blood sugar levels regularly when you are taking this combination medicine.
Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If stopped abruptly, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of complications. This medication is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction because lifestyle habits play a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet include hypoglycemia and headache. You may also experience other side effects like nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. They may be able to help by adjusting the dosage or by prescribing an alternate medicine.
You should not take Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis. Patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should also not take this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines that you take as some of them can affect or be affected by this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctors before taking it.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes as this helps to reduce the risk of serious diabetes-associated complications, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet helps control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It also reduces the risk of heart diseases like heart attack or stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Gemer Sita Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gemer Sita
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Vomiting
How to use Gemer Sita Tablet
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. Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Gemer Sita Tablet works
Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medications. Sitagliptin helps to 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. Glimepiride lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently. Metformin decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood (blood sugar levels).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gemer Sita Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Gemer Sita IR 50/1000/1 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
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