Istamet 50 mg/500 mg

Manufacturer: Sun Pharma

Pharmaceutical name: Sitagliptin, Metformin

Pack: 30 pills (50 mg/500 mg)

Istamet is a medication prescribed for individuals with type 2 diabetes. It aids in lowering the body's blood sugar levels and belongs to the DDP-4 inhibitor category of drugs. It is usually taken alongside a proper diet and regular physical activity, and can sometimes be combined with other medications. It is important to highlight that it only works to manage blood sugar levels and does not cure diabetes itself.

 

Istamet is an anti-diabetic drug that functions by promoting insulin release from the pancreas and reducing the hormones that elevate blood sugar levels. This action lowers both fasting and post-meal sugar levels.

 

Sitagliptin treats type 2 diabetes and is recommended in conjunction with regular exercise and a low-cholesterol diet. It helps to manage elevated blood sugar levels, which can prevent kidney damage, blindness, limb loss, nerve issues, and decrease the likelihood 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 antihyperglycemic medications. Metformin helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, and nerve disorders in diabetic patients. It is also used in treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

 

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