Siaglide M OD Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Siaglide M OD Tablet Benefits & Uses

Siaglide M OD Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Siaglide M OD Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 50 mg sitagliptin and 500 mg metformin
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 50 mg sitagliptin and 500 mg metformin

Siaglide M OD Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Siaglide M OD Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Siaglide M OD Tablet has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Siaglide M OD Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Siaglide M OD Tablet does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Siaglide M OD Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Siaglide M OD Tablet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Siaglide M OD Tablet on the Liver?

Siaglide M OD Tablet is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Siaglide M OD Tablet on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Siaglide M OD Tablet on heart. So it is not known whether taking Siaglide M OD Tablet will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Siaglide M OD Tablet with Other Drugs

Siaglide M OD Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Clozapine

Benazepril

Acetazolamide

Siaglide M OD Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Siaglide M OD Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pancreatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Siaglide M OD Tablet

Is this Siaglide M OD Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Siaglide M OD Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Siaglide M OD Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Siaglide M OD Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Siaglide M OD Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Siaglide M OD Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Siaglide M OD Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Siaglide M OD Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Siaglide M OD Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Siaglide M OD Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Siaglide M OD Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Siaglide M OD Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Siaglide M OD Tablet with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Siaglide M OD Tablet can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Siaglide M OD Tablet with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Siaglide M OD Tablet with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Siaglide M OD Tablet cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Siaglide M OD Tablet can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.

Question over 5 years ago

What are the long term effects of Siaglide M OD Tablet?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.

Question over 5 years ago

How long should I take Siaglide M OD Tablet for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Siaglide M OD Tablet can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.