Sitazee-M: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sitazee-M Benefits & Uses

Sitazee-M is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Sitazee-M 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

Sitazee-M Related Warnings

Is the use of Sitazee-M safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Sitazee-M.

Mild
Is the use of Sitazee-M safe during breastfeeding?

Sitazee-M does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Sitazee-M on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Sitazee-M. 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 Sitazee-M on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Sitazee-M on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Sitazee-M on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Sitazee-M on the heart, information on safety of Sitazee-M for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Sitazee-M with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Clozapine

Benazepril

Acetazolamide

Sitazee-M Contraindications

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

Pancreatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Sitazee-M

Is this Sitazee-M habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Sitazee-M.

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

After taking Sitazee-M you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Sitazee-M 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?

There is no benefit of taking Sitazee-M for mental disorders.

No

Sitazee-M Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sitazee-M

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Sitazee-M and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sitazee-M

Information about the interaction of Sitazee-M and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sitazee-M

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Sitazee-M safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Sitazee-M is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Question over 5 years ago

What are the long term effects of Sitazee-M?

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 almost 6 years ago

What are the uses of Sitazee-M?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Sitazee-M is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Sitazee-M cause sweating?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Sitazee-M can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Sitazee-M causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Sitazee-M may need to be adjusted.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Sitazee-M with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Sitazee-M 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.