DIALIPTIN 50 mg Tablet contains Sitagliptin 50 mg, an oral antidiabetic medicine used to control blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Sitagliptin belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors. It works by increasing incretin hormone activity, which helps:
Increase insulin release after meals
Reduce glucose production by the liver
Improve blood sugar control
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Helps control high blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise
May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines such as metformin or insulin
Usual adult dose: 50 mg once daily
Dose may be adjusted based on kidney function and doctor’s advice
Always follow the prescribed dose
Take once daily with or without food
Swallow the tablet with water
Take regularly at the same time each day
Continue diet and exercise recommendations
Headache
Nausea
Stomach discomfort
Diarrhea
Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms
Low blood sugar (especially when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas)
Use with caution in patients with kidney disease
Do not stop diabetes treatment without medical advice
Inform your doctor if you develop severe abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis)
Monitor blood glucose regularly
Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding