Istamet 50 mg/1000 mg

Manufacturer: Sun Pharma

Pharmaceutical name: Sitagliptin, Metformin

Pack: 15 pills (50 mg/1000 mg)

Istamet is a medication prescribed for individuals with type 2 diabetes. It aids in lowering blood sugar levels in the body and falls under the DDP-4 inhibitor category of drugs. Istamet should be taken alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise, and it may be used in conjunction with other medications. However, it is important to understand that Istamet only helps in managing blood sugar levels and does not cure diabetes.

 

Istamet acts as an anti-diabetic agent by stimulating insulin release from the pancreas and inhibiting hormones that elevate blood sugar levels, thereby lowering both fasting and post-meal sugar levels.

 

Sitagliptin is prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes, often recommended along with exercise and a low-cholesterol diet. It assists in controlling high blood sugar levels, which helps to avert kidney damage, blindness, limb loss, nerve issues, and decreases the chances of heart attacks and strokes.

 

Metformin is effective in lowering blood sugar levels and is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes. It can be prescribed alone or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs. Metformin also helps prevent complications such as kidney damage, blindness, and nerve disorders in diabetic patients, and may be used to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

 

Side Effects: vasculitis, pneumonitis, vitamin B12 malabsorption, folic acid malabsorption, megaloblastic anemia, hypoglycemia.